The Royal Mail postal system is adopting Movopack’s returnable packaging solution – believed to cut CO2 emissions by 84% compared to single-use packaging – following a £2 million (€2,402,070) funding round. While standard e-commerce packaging is typically made from single-use cardboard with 70% recycled content, Movopack’s solution utilizes rPET sourced …
Read More »Czech news in brief for November 28: Thursday’s top headlines
The Czech Republic will donate CZK 12.1 million to NATO’s trust fund for non-military aid to Ukraine, the government announced Monday. The fund, active since 2016, provides essentials like medical supplies, fuel, and winter gear. The donation aligns with Czech foreign policy priorities and supports Ukraine’s transition toward NATO cooperation. …
Read More »Czech businessman Křetínský close to taking over British Royal Mail, writes BBC
The sale of the British mail company Royal Mail to the EP Group of Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský is close to completion, and could be confirmed within the next two weeks, the BBC has reported. Křetínský’s advisors met with union representatives this week. According to some sources, union members still …
Read More »DRS extends Tesco deal weeks after starting tenth route with supermarket giant
Direct Rail Services (DRS) has extended its deal with Tesco to continue carrying its goods across the UK. The partnership between the rail division of government-owned Nuclear Transport Solutions is already 12 years old, with a new three-and-a-half-year extension announced on November 25. DRS transports more than 12,000 Tesco containers …
Read More »Postman who says North Antrim UDA forced him to grow cannabis jailed – The Irish News
A postman who claims he was forced to grow, store and deliver cannabis by North Antrim UDA has been jailed. Philip Dalton (49) must serve half his 21 month sentence in jail and the rest under supervised license conditions. Judge Fiona Bagnall told Antrim Crown Court it was her view …
Read More »Paddington bear’s journey from children’s books to royal-endorsed billion-pound franchise
LONDON, Nov 28 — Paddington, the affable clumsy bear from British children’s books, has transformed into an international sensation over the past decade, thanks to a clever film strategy and with the help of the royal family. Visitors to London’s train stations and airports are never far from a flood …
Read More »Prince William ‘looked a bit uncomfortable’ as he breaks with Royal tradition
Some royal fans were disappointed to see Prince William swerving the traditional Order of the Garter garb when he attended the Diplomatic Corps reception in the State Rooms at Buckingham Palace this week. His father, King Charles, went with the full “knee socks and embroidered garter” Court Dress, but William …
Read More »Cyclist Chris Boardman to receive royal honour at Buckingham Palace
Boardman, who was appointed as Active Travel England (ATE) commissioner in June 2022, will be presented with his CBE award by Anne at a ceremony on Thursday. In this role, the Olympic medallist is responsible for the Government’s agency for making walking, wheeling and cycling people’s preferred choice for transport …
Read More »Family of thieves who stole 28 cars across Surrey and South East rumbled by their own text messages
A family of car thieves who committed a spate of keyless vehicle thefts across the South East were caught after incriminating messages were found on their phones. The trio targeted high value motors over an 18 month period from May 2022 to November 2023. Father and son George Bolton Senior, …
Read More »Yes, letters mailed to Santa need postage
A few recent social media posts suggest that the stamp requirement is a new policy, but older USPS news releases indicate the rule has been in place for years. PORTLAND, Ore. — Christmas is about a month away, which means it’s just about the right time to get letters to …
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