The delays have caused frustration among residents and raised concerns about the impact on their daily lives, including missed medical appointments, delayed communications, and mounting inconvenience. In response to the ongoing disruptions, Anthony Thorne, the regional operations director for South Central at Royal Mail, expressed his apologies to the affected …
Read More »Royal Mail slashes opening times at North Staffordshire delivery offices
Royal Mail has slashed the opening hours at some of its North Staffordshire delivery offices. StokeonTrentLive readers have confirmed that opening times have this week been cut at its depots on Bengry Road, in Normacot, and on Brock Way, in Silverdale. The Silverdale changes mean the centre now shuts earlier …
Read More »Royal Mint revenues jump as coronation sparks demand for commemorative coins
The company also saw underlying profits strike record annual levels as a result. Chief executive Anne Jessopp said it has been a “pivotal year” for the business as it shifted its operations further away from its traditional currency operation as the use of coins for transactions continues to decline. The …
Read More »InPost and Menzies to deliver “fast, sustainable delivery and returns in the UK”
InPost Group, and Menzies Distribution Group Limited have entered into an exclusive logistics partnership making Menzies InPost’s logistics provider in the UK. The partnership is expected to benefit for all stakeholders in the UK: InPost, via Menzies’ nationwide capability, will have the ability to scale at speed to match …
Read More »King Charles’ ex PR guru who helped turn him ‘into a human being’ back in the fold with new royal role within his charity
King Charles’ ex PR guru who helped turn him ‘into a human being’ back in the fold with new royal role within his charity By Richard Eden and Katherine Lawton Updated: 17:36 EDT, 19 July 2023 Described as the PR woman ‘who helped turn Prince Charles into a human being’, …
Read More »New UK passport change to come into effect this week for first time in 70 years
A change will be made to UK passports for the first time in 70 years. Prior to her death in September of last year, UK passports were issued by the late Queen Elizabeth II, under Her Majesty’s name. As reported by the Liverpool Echo, passports issued up until recently state: …
Read More »331 years old… with royal seal of approval Coutts has been the pre-eminent financial lender for the great and good of British society for 331 years
331 years old… with royal seal of approval Coutts has been the pre-eminent financial lender for the great and good of British society for 331 years By Mark Shapland Published: 18:30 EDT, 19 July 2023 | Updated: 19:16 EDT, 19 July 2023 Nestled on the Strand in the heart of …
Read More »Vote No to the UK education unions’ pay deal sell-out!
Teachers across England must vote No in the ballots beginning July 18- July 28 on the government’s pay offer of 6.5 percent for 2023-24. They must organise independently of the education union bureaucracies attempting to impose a sell-out by forming rank-and-file committees in every school to fight for an inflation …
Read More »Spalding players shine at Washingborough event – The Voice
Several Spalding and District Federation players qualified for the Lincolnshire Women’s Bowling Federation semi-finals at Washingborough, Lincoln. There were some tightly fought games, notably Tracy Philpott losing 21-18 to Mary Johnson in two-bowl singles, Marion Perkins going down 21-19 to Nicola Sandys in the four-bowl singles and Sandra Hammond, Barbara Cave …
Read More »Which executives won’t receive their annual bonuses?
After months of industrial action, IDS – the parent company of Royal Mail – has struck a deal with posties over changes to salaries and working conditions. Nevertheless, management pay is likely to be under scrutiny on Thursday. The group does not intend to pay outgoing chief executive Simon Thompson …
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