Four stamps that feature portraits of the Queen will be released in her memory, the Royal Mail has announced. The new stamps – the first set to be approved by King Charles III – will go on general sale from November 10 and will feature images of the late monarch …
Read More »Labour delegates press for Royal Mail nationalisation after rail pledge | Labour
Labour would renationalise the railways, its conference has been told, although Keir Starmer will continue to face pressure after delegates unanimously passed union-backed motions urging public ownership of Royal Mail and inflation-proof pay rises. The party leadership avoided a potentially divisive split on public ownership of energy and water firms, …
Read More »New stamps and banknotes featuring Charles’ image to be introduced sustainably
T he introduction of new banknotes and stamps featuring the King’s image will be implemented in a way to reduce the “environmental and financial impact” of the changes. The Royal Mail and Bank of England said they have received guidance from Charles’ royal household aimed at minimising cost and ensuring …
Read More »Pharmacist hopes to beat world record at London Marathon dressed as a tree
A pharmacist hopes to be head and shoulders above the rest of the runners at the London Marathon as he aims to beat a Guinness World Record wearing an “absolutely stunning” eight foot tall oak tree costume. Rob Duncombe, chief pharmacist at The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust, is to …
Read More »Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club welcomes rowers at coastal regatta
THE Royal Northern and Clyde Yacht Club welcomed rowers from around the Clyde to the waters off Rhu at the weekend for the club’s first ever coastal rowing regatta. Joining the RNCYC’s own rowers in their St Ayles skiff, built to a Scottish design, were a team from the relatively …
Read More »IONA Drones could tackle final mile delivery costs for rural Scotland
26 September 2022 Transport / Logistics Services A Scottish MSP is working with IONA Drones to look at using drone delivery to manage high delivery costs for parcels to the Scottish Highlands and Islands. Residents of remoter areas of the British Isles are often hit with very high delivery charges for …
Read More »Royal Melbourne Show rollercoaster crash victim identified as Shylah Rodden
The woman critically injured after being hit by a rollercoaster at the Royal Melbourne Show has been identified as her father tells how his fears for her quality of life if she survives. Melbourne woman Shylah Rodden, 26, is fighting for life after being hit by The Rebel rollercoaster about …
Read More »Courier Services Market 2022-2028 by Leading Players UPS, FedEx, Royal Mail, DHL – The Colby Echo News
Global Courier Services Market by MarketsandResearch.biz provides insight into the present trending situation and the market’s future growth for a duration of 2022 to 2028. This report also consists of the industry analysis, which presents a comprehensive view of the Courier Services market. The record presents an in-depth analysis of …
Read More »Starmer urged to visit picket line as Labour members back striking workers
Calls to support striking workers received a standing ovation from Labour members, as a bacon butty was offered to tempt Sir Keir Starmer to visit a picket line. Dave Ward, general secretary of the Communication Workers Union, moved a motion aimed at committing the next Labour government to bringing Royal …
Read More »DP World moves ten millionth unit at London Gateway
DP World’s terminal at London Gateway has handled its ten millionth container, nine years after the logistics hub launched, the company announced this week. DP World hailed the milestone as evidence of a “remarkable track record of growth” at London Gateway, which last year transported 1.8m TEU, an increase …
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