How is Royal Mail gearing up for Christmas?

In the absence of lockdowns and following the e-commerce boom of the pandemic, Royal Mail are gearing up to support their customers through a busy Christmas. Between doorstep returns collections, adding new capabilities to their app, and trialing Sunday deliveries, it’s the carrier’s trusted reputation and range of services that …

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Buy one Elephant Bike, give another to Africa

It’s been a decade since Royal Mail decommissioned its fleet of delivery bicycles in favour of hand carts and diesel powered van drops. It’s a shame because other European countries continue to use specially adapted cargo bikes to deliver the mail in a sustainable, healthy and quiet way. If there’s …

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Royal Mail – Recovery Signed, Sealed And Delivered

Pexels / Pixabay Royal Mail PLC (LON:RMG) reported a 7.1% year-on-year increase in first half revenues, reaching £6.1bn. That reflects good growth internationally, a modest recovery in UK letters and growth in UK parcel revenues. Get The Full Henry Singleton Series in PDF Get the entire 4-part series on Henry …

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FTSE 100 Live 19 November: UK retail sales, consumer confidence figures, household spending, UK inflation, Alibaba shares, China shopping, Kingfisher update

Austria lockdown weakens travel stocks, FTSE 100 lower More strong sales figures from B&Q failed to stop shares in owner Kingfisher sliding today amid City fears that weary DIYers are planning a home improvement breather. The group, which also owns Screwfix, believes “enduring” industry trends created by the pandemic, such …

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