Industry Growth Insights (IGI) has published a research report on the Parcel Delivery market. The report covers comprehensive data on emerging trends, market drivers, growth opportunities, and restraints that can change the market dynamics of the report. It provides an in-depth analysis of the market segments which include products, applications, …
Read More »Last Royal Mail posting dates are closing in
With the big day fast approaching, beat the festive rush and get your parcels and letters in the post before the last posting date. It’s never been more important to shop early and send early for Christmas, to ensure your cards and gifts reach family and friends in plenty of …
Read More »Mill Pond underpass steps reviewed after man falls over
A ‘DANGEROUS’ set of steps need ‘urgent attention’ after an elderly man fell “flat on his face” recently. 78-year-old Roderick Jones walking up towards Deepdale from Mill Pond using the underpass steps. READ MORE: Royal Mail in Bracknell speaks out on postal delays As he walked up them he said …
Read More »Most-bashed bridge in Britain hit AGAIN by lorry – ripping its trailer apart
Another lorry has smashed into the ‘most-bashed bridge in Britain’ on the A5 in Hinckley. The roof of a Royal Mail trailer was completely torn off after it smashed into the low railway bridge near Dodwells island, forcing the road to close, in the morning of Saturday, December 12. Chris …
Read More »Games Inbox: Have the Cyberpunk 2077 bugs been exaggerated?
Cyberpunk 2077 – have its issues been overstated? (pic: CD Projekt) The Wednesday Inbox wonders if Cyberpunk 2077 will make people think twice about pre-orders, as one reader offers advice on PC gaming monitors. To join in with the discussions yourself email gamecentral@ukmetro.co.uk PC experienceI feel like I must add …
Read More »Gifts undelivered, food delivery slots fully booked – the devastating impact of cancelling Christmas
At the same time Grant Shapps, the Transport Secretary, announced that 778 of miles of roadworks will be lifted to allow for easier driving conditions over the Christmas period and rail upgrades postponed to allow for extra services, with over 95 per cent of the rail network to be left …
Read More »Christmas scams: Watch out for these DPD and Royal Mail dupes
The most vulnerable time of the year: Britons bombarded with fake emails as fraudsters impersonate DPD and Royal Mail to grab personal and card details Dozens of people have reported being sent a fake email claiming to be from DPD Another from Royal Mail also asks recipients to provide a …
Read More »Cloudhouse Technologies acquires UpGuard Core to help customers find and fix infrastructure compliance and change management issues
LONDON, Dec. 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Cloudhouse Technologies, the leader in application compatibility packaging solutions, has acquired UpGuard Core, from third-party risk and attack surface management platform UpGuard Inc. UpGuard Core will now be known as Cloudhouse Guardian, joining Cloudhouse’s Application Compatibility Packaging solution to offer customers the unique capability …
Read More »Royal Mail partners with consortium to become first UK parcel carrier to use a drone to deliver a parcel – sUAS News
Royal Mail has partnered with DronePrep, Skyports and what3words to become the first nationwide UK parcel carrier to deliver a parcel for recipients via an unmanned aerial vehicle. The first delivery took place to a remote lighthouse on the Isle of Mull. Next year the consortium will undertake a consultation …
Read More »Why seasonal jobs shifted from storefronts to warehouses
This time of year, hundreds of thousands of seasonal retail workers across North America and Europe would usually be wrapping gifts, stirring hot chocolates, tidying Christmas displays, or assisting the flurry of last-minute shoppers. But the balance of available holiday jobs this year has radically shifted from storefront to warehouse …
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