Amazon announced today that it will be acquiring consumer robot company iRobot. Amazon will acquire iRobot for $61 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.7 billion, including iRobot’s net debt. Completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by iRobot’s shareholders and regulatory …
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Former soldier Jacqui Lambie has broken down in tears during an emotional appearance before a veterans inquiry. The independent Tasmanian Senator welled up as she thanked her parents and youngest son Dylan for looking after her when her mental health spiralled before she attempted suicide in 2009. ‘I want to …
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I love to write about life, with all its ups and downs; how we can get through it and – hopefully – thrive. So you may be surprised to hear that this weekend, I am talking about the opposite – death – and the importance of recognising that all of …
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Royal Mail managers will "work to rule" between 15 and 19 July the Unite … Separately, the Communication Workers Union are balloting postal … Source link
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Thousands of households will not receive deliveries until AFTER 6pm under new Royal Mail shake-up plans Thousands of Britons will not receive mail until after 6pm in a Royal Mail shakeup Bosses want postal workers to deliver rounds later in day when people are home Pressure to ensure parcels and …
Read More »ROYAL Mail has issued a statement following complaints of delayed mail in some areas of Bradford. The mail company highlighted it was having resourcing issues in its Bradford North branch, which it is in the process of addressing. People complained they weren’t getting their post daily, and only getting post once …
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The new system will not include the use of current stamps, meaning anyone with of 1st or 2nd class stashes has just months to use them. Current postage stamps will become invalid after the new system is launched on January 31, 2023. It is an attempt to make letter sending …
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A driver has died after a fatal crash on the A2 this morning (August 5). The incident, which involved a black BMW and a red Royal Mail articulated lorry, happened near Gravesend at around 9.50am. Officers and South East Coast Ambulance Service attended the Londonbound carriageway between the Cobham and …
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Royal Mail stamps that feature the Queen’s head are to be phased out by the end of January 2023. The so-called “definitive” stamps will lead to an extra charge if you try to use them after the deadline. Moving forward, the only stamps with the Queen’s profile will be the …
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Retailer John Lewis, which employs around 80,000, has introduced fertility, pregnancy and parenthood support for its staff by partnering with family-focused app Bloss as of this month. Through the app, managers have been given access to written and video resources and training on how to better understand, talk to and …
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