GXO has become embroiled in another pay dispute with its drivers on the outsourced Co-op delivery contract, three months after agreeing a 15% salary increase for drivers in Avonmouth. Over 330 drivers and transport clerks in St Helens are now intending to take strike action later this month and …
Read More »Royal Mail (OTCMKTS:ROYMY) Price Target Cut to GBX 240
Royal Mail (OTCMKTS:ROYMY – Get Rating) had its price objective cut by analysts at Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft from GBX 275 ($3.39) to GBX 240 ($2.96) in a report issued on Friday, The Fly reports. ROYMY has been the subject of several other research reports. UBS Group decreased their price target …
Read More »Splash the lolly on a royal jolly: Hotels are wooing us with tempting Jubilee packages
The country’s hospitality industry is gearing up for big celebrations from June 2 to 5. Many hotels and inns are offering special packages over the bank holiday weekend. UNIQUE WARRANT The Goring in Belgravia is the only hotel with a Royal Warrant. It’s offering special Jubilee afternoon teas, a royal-themed …
Read More »Boris Johnson had private meeting with Sue Gray to discuss her partygate report
Boris Johnson and Sue Gray held a private meeting to discuss progress on her partygate report. It is understood, the pair are said to have discussed where Ms Gray believed the Met Police were with their inquiry, and Whitehall’s knowledge of how far they had progressed with interviews, Sky News …
Read More »Royal Mail sees rising demand for seven day a week parcel deliveries – and is talking to unions about structural change – Delivery
Royal Mail’s e-trikes are part of its net zero target by 2040 Image: SWNS/courtesy of Royal Mail Royal Mail says there is demand for a seven-day a week parcel delivery services as it shifts to focus on its growing parcel business ahead of its declining letters business. The delivery services, …
Read More »EDEN CONFIDENTIAL: Queen ditches the traditional carriage at this year’s Royal Ascot
To celebrate the return of normal life, the then Princess Elizabeth joined her aunt Mary, Princess Royal, in an open carriage to the first Royal Ascot since World War II in 1946. And the Queen has travelled in a horse-drawn landau at every Royal Ascot until the pandemic, except for two …
Read More »Queen and the Royal Family have secretly opened their doors to Ukrainian refugees
Her Majesty’s secret service: Queen and the Royal Family have secretly opened their doors to Ukrainian refugees fleeing their homeland Palace sources say a number of members have vowed to ‘do their bit’ recently Royals have made substantial donations but want to keep efforts under wraps Almost 54,000 refugees have …
Read More »Stock markets bounce on China rate cut | Business
London’s leading stock market index bounced this morning as it managed to claw back pretty much all of yesterday’s losses. The export-heavy FTSE 100 rebounded 132.50 points, or 1.8 per cent, to 7,435.05 after China cut a key borrowing rate for mortgages in a move that boosted sentiment at the …
Read More »MARKET REPORT: Flutter and Entain soar on Blackstone deal
London-listed betting stocks Flutter and Entain were soaring after Australia’s Crown Resorts accepted a £5billion takeover offer from private equity giant Blackstone. Crown, as well as owning a number of prestige hotels, has a bunch of gaming assets. It owns Betfair Australasia, Chill Gaming and DGN Games along with a …
Read More »This Week in History, 1890: Vancouver experiences its first Royal Visit
Breadcrumb Trail Links News Local News The Duke of Connaught was the seventh of Queen Victoria’s nine children. Arrival of their Royal Highness Duke and Duchess of Connaught, Vancouver May 22nd, 1890. Ships identified (left to right) S.S. “Islander” and C.P.R. Royal Mail S.S. “Abyssinia” AM54-S4-: Bo P343. Photo by …
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