Ofcom report: the future of the universal postal service

The PPA responded and recommended that Ofcom develop their engagement with businesses to assess how Royal Mail can be financially accountable for the “financial harm” caused to publishing businesses because of “consistently poor performance.” In the report published on 5 September, Ofcom says they will consider ending six-day second-class deliveries. …

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Who killed the valet of the ‘deeply unpleasant’ Duke of Cumberland? The Mail’s Robert Hardman and historian Kate Williams explore in new podcast how the hated royal was attacked – before his aide was found with his throat cut

He was disliked by his father and siblings and was unpopular with the public. So it is perhaps not surprising that, when the valet of the Duke of Cumberland was found dead in his room at St James’s Palace with his head partially severed, an element of suspicion fell on …

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Malvern Jobs fair to return with 20 employers set to attend

The free event, organised by The Job Centre and Great Malvern Library, will see over 20 employers, including Worcestershire County Council, Royal Mail, West Mercia, Hereford and Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, Helping Hands, and Permadoor, present at the fair. Visitors can drop in, ask questions, and explore a variety …

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AFP readies EV charging platform for fleet sharing

The Association of Fleet Professionals (AFP) is ready to commission an online platform that allows fleets to share their electric vehicle (EV) charging facilities with other businesses. The move follows extensive work by the organisation’s shared charging committee, which was launched at the start of this year and features representation …

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