Simon Thompson is set for a pay-off of up to £700,000 after quitting as the boss of Royal Mail in the wake of a tempestuous battle with union leaders. Mr Thompson will formally step down from the helm of Royal Mail in autumn, leaving the UK postal monopoly on the …
Read More »FTSE 100 ends a subdued week on the front foot
FTSE 100 finishes 24 points higher Royal Mail CEO Simon Thompson to step down Rail strikes hit Eurovision 4.40pm: FTSE 100 in the green The UK’s blue chip index had a muted end to the week but managed to scrape out a gain on the day, finishing …
Read More »Royal Mail chief steps down after bruising battle with unions
Royal Mail chief executive Simon Thompson has quit after a bitter year-long dispute with the postal workers’ union, the company said on Friday. Thompson, who was in the top job for just over two years, last month finally reached a deal with the Communication Workers Union o pay and conditions …
Read More »Royal Mail warns of post delays in SS17 postcode area
A daily list of delivery offices facing delays on the Royal Mail website has been updated today, which has seen the Stanford-le-Hope delivery office added to the list. One south Essex postcode area is facing delays due to this. On its website, Royal Mail said: “Deliveries are operating as normal across the …
Read More »Royal Mail ordered to explain how it will improve poor services in Nuneaton
Ofcom has demanded that Royal Mail explain how it will improve poor services in Nuneaton. After complaints were raised by a ‘significant number of constituents’, Nuneaton’s MP wrote to the regulator to ask for it to look at the situation with mail delivery across the town. As we reported in …
Read More »UK’s Royal Mail CEO Thompson to step down after union clash
May 12 (Reuters) – Royal Mail’s CEO Simon Thompson plans to step down later this year, saying it was the “right time” for the company to move forward under new leadership, as the British postal group tries to draw a line under a lengthy pay dispute. Parent company International Distributions …
Read More »Royal Mail boss Simon Thompson resigns
The chief executive of Royal Mail has stepped down, saying that it was the right time for the company to move forward under new leadership. Simon Thompson said his decision to leave followed Royal Mail’s deal last month with the Communication Workers Union (CWU), which ended a long-running dispute over …
Read More »How to get your money back if your parcel goes missing
If you’re missing a parcel and don’t know what to do next, then you’ve come to the right place. Whether it’s a personal parcel you’re sending or receiving, or you’ve bought something online that’s gone astray, this guide has you covered. Missing parcels are an annoyingly common problem, but there …
Read More »Royal Mail CEO quits | Printweek
Speculation has proved correct – embattled Royal Mail CEO Simon Thompson is to leave the business. Earlier this week Sky News reported that Thompson was in advanced talks about his departure, following a torrid period that included being recalled by MPs on the business select committee after an unconvincing …
Read More »Royal Mail boss to step down after union fight
The chief executive of Royal Mail, Simon Thompson, is to resign after a tumultuous period of industrial action. The courier said it was in advanced stages of appointing a new chief executive, and Thompson had agreed to remain with the business until 31 October 2023 as part of the transition. Thompson said he …
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