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 …
Read More »Millions of stamps to be phased out in just six months – how to get them exchanged
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 …
Read More »John Lewis launches parenthood support for staff – Employee Benefits
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 …
Read More »Time is running out to use up your old stamps before they expire
People are being warned they only have a few months left to use their old-style stamps before they become invalid. Royal Mail has introduced new-style stamps that feature a barcode alongside The Queen’s image. The new stamps were revealed earlier this year by Royal Mail. They’re a different colour to …
Read More »Royal Navy engineer convicted after grabbing female sailor’s bottom on HMS Prince of Wales
Royal Navy engineer who sniggered as he grabbed female sailor’s bottom while she climbed ladder on HMS Prince of Wales is convicted of sexual assault Able Seaman Daniel Goffey was convicted at Bulford Military Court, Wiltshire The woman was left feeling ‘very uncomfortable’ after he groped her bottom AB Goffey, 25, …
Read More »Letter deliveries to be delayed until 5pm in Royal Mail shake-up
Thousands of households across Britain will not receive their post until after six o’clock in the evening under a major shake-up proposed by Royal Mail. The postal service wants to push back deliveries until later in the day as part of plans to deliver parcels more quickly. With many online …
Read More »Maersk buys Martin Bencher Group and launches global project logistics unit
AP Møller-Maersk is to acquire Danish company Martin Bencher Group and launch a new product, Maersk Project Logistics. Denmark-based Martin Bencher was founded in 1997 and is an asset-light logistics provider that specialises in project logistics. Project logistics is not new to Maersk, however, the company already has “niche competencies” based …
Read More »Traffic at standstill on A2 after fatal crash near Cobham
Traffic has been brought to a standstill on the A2 following a fatal crash. Emergency services were called following a crash involving a BMW and a Royal Mail lorry at around 9.50am, on the westbound carriageway near Cobham services. Traffic held on the A2 after a serious crash. Images: UKNIP …
Read More »'Massive cringe alert for me' – Creative Hits and Misses of the Week
… from Royal Mail resurrecting its 'Home' parcel picture for social, to messages of support being projected on the White Cliffs of Dover, … Source link
Read More »Gousto partners with London food bank to make food parcels healthier
FOOD & DRINK 5 August, 2022 | by Angela Beevers Recipe box firm Gousto is working with one of the UK’s busiest food banks on a new pilot scheme that aims to make food parcels healthier. With current food parcels being designed for people in occasional crisis, they generally consist …
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