The Times: The prospect of government opposition to a proposed £3.5bn acquisition of the Royal Mail's parent company has receded after the business … Source link
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Fakenham postman David Neill celebrates 40 years
Forty years later, he is still delivering letters and parcels with a big smile on his face to people in the Fakenham area. Mr Neill has worked in Binham and Bale, as well as in the Fakenham sorting office and the Hindringham round. READ MORE: Museum opens its doors in Dereham for another season …
Read More »Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret glow as new mothers in previously unseen photos of the royal family – which also include an ethereal portrait of Kate Middleton
Remarkable unseen photos of Queen Elizabeth and Princess Margaret as young mothers are being unveiled to the public for the very first time. The Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography exhibition, which opens today at The King’s Gallery in Buckingham Palace, showcases images including the late monarch, her sister, Princess …
Read More »What the papers say: Friday’s front pages
Immigration issues make the headlines in Friday’s papers, with plans to house asylum seekers at a site earmarked to build a prison. The Irish Times leads with their poll which shows people’s views towards immigration are hardening in the lead up to the June elections. The Irish Examiner leads with …
Read More »ALEX BRUMMER: End this Czech farce at Royal Mail now
By Alex Brummer for the Daily Mail Updated: 18:10 EDT, 17 May 2024 Rubbing his hands: Daniel Kretinsky Jolly good that Kemi Badenoch has sat down with Martin Seidenberg, chief executive of Royal Mail owner International Distributions Services (IDS). The Business Secretary outlined the Government’s demands should Czech billionaire Daniel …
Read More »Who is Paula Vennells? Ex-Post Office boss in Horizon IT inquiry – BBC
… Post Office branch accounts. Despite living a relatively private life, Ms … Post Office split from Royal Mail. During her time at the Post Office … Source link
Read More »Czech billionaire bidding to buy Royal Mail will face national security review
THE Czech billionaire trying to buy Royal Mail will face a national security review, the Chancellor confirmed yesterday, amid concerns about the takeover. Daniel Kretinsky this week made a sweetened £5.3billion takeover bid for Royal Mail’s listed owner, International Distributions Services, with pledges to keep the postal business registered in …
Read More »King and Queen update Royal Warrants
King Charles III and Queen Camilla have issued fresh Royal Warrants to industry suppliers, while a host of firms that held warrants issued by the late Queen Elizabeth II will have to wait a bit longer before they know the outcome of the royal review. This month the King and …
Read More »Ineos founder’s fortune falls; Bank closures to top 6,000; Morgan Midsummer revealed – Car Dealer Magazine
Ineos founder Sir Jim Ratcliffe is fourth on the latest Sunday Times Rich List with a net worth of £23.52bn. However, the Brexiteer, who is the founder and chairman of global chemicals company Ineos, which was formed in 1998, was the biggest faller on the list, with his personal fortune …
Read More »‘Czech sphinx’ billionaire Daniel Kretinsky is warned he MUST pass national security tests and meet trade union demands for his £3.5billion Royal Mail takeover to go ahead
By John-Paul Ford Rojas Published: 18:00 EDT, 17 May 2024 | Updated: 18:09 EDT, 17 May 2024 The Czech billionaire bidding for Royal Mail was today warned he must pass national security tests and meet trade union demands to avoid his £3.5 billion takeover plans being scuppered. Chancellor Jeremy Hunt …
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