Class 1 Driver, Slough, Berkshire

Immediate opportunity for temporary Class 1 Drivers for nationwide trunking work with Royal Mail from their depots based in SL3, NW10 & UB6. Pay Rates Between (Subject To Shift): PAYE: £13.00 p/h – £16.00 p/h Ltd Co: £14.00 p/h – £17.00 p/h Between 09.11.20 – 13.01.21: Pay Rates Are …

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Vesa starts buying at Sainsbury’s

Prague-based Vesa Equity Investment has announced the acquisition of a 3.05 pct share in British supermarket chain Sainsbury’s, becoming its fourth largest shareholder. Sainsbury’s is the second largest chain of supermarkets in the UK and employs more than 171,000 people. The food retail distribution segment has been one of …

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Rail franchises axed as help for train firms extended

Image copyright PA Media The government has scrapped rail franchising and announced plans to extend support for train firms. After passenger numbers fell during lockdown, taxpayer money was used to plug the shortfall in ticket revenues. So far, the bill has run to more than £3.5bn and the Department for …

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LEVC and Speedy team up to test new electric van

Tools and equipment hirer, Speedy is trialling converted electric van to introduce innovative, sustainable solutions that can reduce carbon emissions The London Electric Vehicle Company’s (LEVC) real-world testing and trial phase for VN5, its new electric van, has partnered with Speedy. Launching in Q4 2020, VN5 is based on the …

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Order your Parklife for Saturday’s game – News

Matchday programmes for Saturday’s Championship fixture with Swansea City are now available to buy, with orders placed by Tuesday lunchtime able to be delivered ahead of kick-off*! Click here to order your copy of Parklife, which will include the thoughts of Gareth Ainsworth, extensive coverage of the Swans, and …

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Island line services protected in the short term as franchising hits the rails – Isle of Wight Observer News

Ministers today have abrubtly ended rail franchising with rail operators being moved onto more demanding Emergency Recovery Management Agreements (ERMAs), which will also deliver lower profits for their shareholders.  Although Island Line services are protected in the short term it is unclear what impact, if any the announcement will have …

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