Since its launch in November, the Ad Net Zero initiative, set up by the Advertising Association, ISBA and the IPA to help reduce carbon emissions in the ad industry, has signed up a good list of supporters — who are also donating funds — although there are some notable exceptions. …
Read More »Ad Net Zero reveals 38 supporting companies
Ad Net Zero, UK advertising’s initiative to help the industry respond to the climate crisis, has announced the 38 companies that make up its supporter base and how they will move forward with the activation of its action plan. According to Ad Net Zero, all named supporters have made a …
Read More »Royal Mint celebrates fossil hunting legend Mary Anning with new coins
One of Britain’s most influential historical women is to be celebrated with a new commemorative coin collection from the Royal Mint. Mary Anning was a fossil-hunter and palaeontologist whose huge discoveries were often overlooked by male-dominated 19th Century scientific communities. Mary was born in Lyme Regis, Dorset, in 1799 and …
Read More »Royal Mail adds 45 new Don-Bur trailers
Royal Mail is to add 45 new tri-axle Don-Bur Lifting Deck trailers to its fleet. The new design trailer adds an additional 30% capacity to the number of cages when compared to the three-quarter length Lifting Deck step-frame trailer, as well as providing a 7% fuel saving. According to the …
Read More »Royal Mail disruption: The Cambridgeshire postcodes facing Royal Mail Covid delays
Royal Mail has named several Cambridgeshire postcodes likely to experience delays to the delivery of their post this week due to Covid-related problems. The postal service has said several areas across the country are likely to be affected by delays due to “resourcing issues, associated self-isolation and safety measures.” It …
Read More »Job losses in pandemic due to performance issues, say nearly half of Britons | Inequality
Nearly half of people believe those who lost their job during the pandemic were likely to have been underperforming, a survey has found. In findings that will raise fears over inequalities in Britain, a study of attitudes by researchers at Kings College London showed a significant minority thought a widening …
Read More »Royal Mail confirm Harwich services are ‘recovering’
ROYAL Mail have confirmed services are now ‘recovering’ following delays in Harwich. The town has fallen victim to delays but residents have rallied round their posties throughout a difficult few weeks. In a statement, Royal Mail said: “We’re pleased to confirm, resourcing issues and associated self-isolation at our Harwich Delivery …
Read More »Moderna begins studying potential COVID-19 vaccine booster targetting variant first detected in South Africa
Drug manufacturer Moderna says it will begin testing a variant-specific version of its COVID-19 vaccine that would target the B1351 variant first detected in South Africa. The company has previously reported that its original two-dose vaccine — already approved for use in Canada — appears to provide protection against the B117 …
Read More »Facebook bans Myanmar's military, citing threat of new violence after Feb. 1 coup
… said in a post Wednesday night. “Events since the February 1 coup, including deadly violence, have precipitated a need for this ban. We believe the … Source link
Read More »Royal Mail sends urgent warning to millions of UK customers over new delivery scam
Customers reported the phishing scam after they received texts or emails informing them that they can only obtain the parcel sent to them if they pay a fee. The company has urged people to not send money to anyone posing as Royal Mail and remain vigilant about any suspicious looking …
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