Shares of FedEx slumped in premarket trading on Friday as the global delivery heavyweight’s forecast withdrawal sounded alarm about softening consumer demand and hammered equities in the sector worldwide. The U.S. firm joined major global logistics peers including Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways and France-based transporter CMA CGM in signaling …
Read More »Everything closed for The Queen’s funeral, from McDonald’s to Tesco
Many businesses will close so employees can watch The Queen’s funeral (Picture: Joe Giddens – by WPA Pool/Getty Images) On Monday September 19, the world’s eyes will turn to Westminster Abbey. We’ll be saying a final farewell to revered monarch, Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, following her death on September …
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The British pound has dropped below $1.14 for the first time since 1985 as a combination of dollar strength and recession warnings weighed on the U.K.’s currency. Sterling fell as low as $1.135 at 8:50 a.m. London before rising slightly to $1.1378, marking a fresh 37-year low. It followed the …
Read More »FTSE 100 Live 16 September: Sterling at 37-year low as UK retail sales slide, FedEx profits warning hits shares
1663321901 Capita shares bounce after £150 million fintech disposal Shares in Capita surged 9% to 28p this morning after the professional services company announced the sale of its fintech business Pay360 in a £156 million deal. It’s the latest in a suite of disposals by the company as it seeks …
Read More »FedEx Share Price Tumble Ripples Through Europe – The Wall Street Journal
16 -17.5 -15.0 -12.5 -10.0 -7.5 -5.0 -2.5 0 % PostNL Deutsche Post Royal Mail. FedEx didn't deliver. The express delivery company's competitors … Source link
Read More »Which UK events have been postponed to mourn Queen Elizabeth II?| SBS News
If you were preparing to raise awareness for guinea pigs in the UK next week, you’ll need to change your plans. Guinea Pig Awareness Week, which was scheduled to take place from 19 to 23 September, is an initiative which aims to raise the profile of the rodent. It was …
Read More »Queen Consort has been performing royal duties ‘with broken toe’
The Queen Consort has reportedly been nursing a broken toe throughout her execution of duties at the King’s side. Camilla suffered the injury prior to the Queen’s death and has been in “quite a lot of pain”, according to The Daily Telegraph. A source told the newspaper she has just …
Read More »IPC: Postal operators “keep on their promises” to address carbon footprint
Eighteen posts worldwide serving close to 330 million households, celebrate the Green Postal Day and invite other industries to adopt a sector approach to address climate change. Posts reiterate their commitment to contribute to a more sustainable economy and society, in line with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Directly responding …
Read More »Queen Consort has been performing royal duties with a ‘broken toe’
According to The Daily Telegraph, Camilla suffered the injury prior to the Queen’s death and has been in “quite a lot of pain” as she carries out duties alongside the King. A source told the newspaper she has just been “getting on” with the job of supporting the King during …
Read More »No Man’s Sky Gets Adorable Fan Mail Addressed To “Hello Games, England”
Given how physical mail has become somewhat of an anachronism, one can forgive an obviously young child named Adam for not knowing the proper procedure of sending a letter. Despite not having a stamp nor the full address, Adam managed to post a heart-warming letter to “Hello Games, Guildford, England,” …
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