Daytime telly can finish some careers. So you’d think chief executives would be well tuned-up for their appearances on parliamentlive.tv: the go-to site for grillings from MPs. Not Simon Thompson. The Royal Mail boss delivered such a shocker last week before members of the business committee that not only has …
Read More »The reason all new Royal Mail stamps have barcodes as older versions to be scrapped
The Royal Mail is in the process of transitioning to barcoded stamps as older versions are to be phased out. Old 1st and 2nd class stamps are to be replaced with similar ones, although they feature a unique barcode alongside the late Queen Elizabeth’s profile. Some might be wondering why …
Read More »Royal Mail chief executive Simon Thompson accused of misleading MPs over tracking staff
The chief executive of Royal Mail has been accused of misleading MPs over the treatment of workers and whether the postal service puts parcels ahead of letters. Simon Thompson is to be hauled back in front of the Commons Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee following claims that he “gave …
Read More »Royal Mail boss Simon Thompson fights for job after MP clash
Royal Mail boss fights for job after being recalled by MPs to face a further grilling By Calum Muirhead For The Daily Mail Published: 17:34 EST, 24 January 2023 | Updated: 18:05 EST, 24 January 2023 The future of Royal Mail’s boss has been thrown into doubt after he was …
Read More »Royal Mail Boss Asked to Explain Statements to UK Parliament
(Bloomberg) — Royal Mail’s chief executive officer has been asked to return to Parliament and explain why statements he made to politicians last week appear to be contradicted by evidence from postal workers. Simon Thompson appeared in front of the Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy committee on Jan. 17 to …
Read More »MPs to recall Royal Mail boss to parliament to face questions | Royal Mail
The chief executive of Royal Mail is to face a rare recall to parliament to face questions over the accuracy of evidence he gave to a committee of MPs. Simon Thompson, Royal Mail’s boss, has been summoned back by the business, energy and industrial strategy committee, after giving evidence in …
Read More »Royal Mail: Time running out to use stamps without barcodes
The Royal Mail has warned customers to “use up or swap out” stamps before they are replaced with barcoded ones. People have until July 31 to use them up after the postal service introduced a six-month grace period before they can no longer be used. After this time, if stamps without barcodes …
Read More »Dave Ward appeals direct to Royal Mail shareholders
Postal, Royal Mail Group (EMP) January 24 2023 CWU leaders put their case direct to Royal Mail investors yesterday, urging them to question the company’s strategy and push for a resolution to the ongoing dispute… In a webinar hosted by Tom Powdrill, head of stewardship at corporate governance consultancy …
Read More »Royal Mail CEO recalled to parliament; government borrowing hits December record – as it happened | Business
Key events Show key events only Please turn on JavaScript to use this feature Closing summary The boss of Royal Mail has been recalled to parliament after doubts were raised over the accuracy of evidence he gave to MPs last week. In a rare move, the business, energy and industrial …
Read More »Radlett: Royal Mail van vandalised on Watling Street
A brick has been thrown through the window of a Royal Mail van. The incident took place on Watling Street, Radlett, between 6.30am and 7am on Friday, December 30. READ MORE At that time, the van had been left parked outside the Royal Mail’s sorting office. Hertfordshire police have now …
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