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 …
Read More »Meghan Markle ‘played Prince Harry like a piano’ – royal author
Meghan Markle “played Prince Harry like a piano” and got “everything she wanted,” a royal author has claimed. In an interview with Daily Star Online Lady Colin Campbell said she believes Meghan is “an operator” but lovestruck Harry allowed himself to be “played” by the former actress. The author has …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Government unveils huge shake-up of rail network to create ‘more effective structure’
Rail franchising has been ‘ended’ by extending measures introduced to keep trains running after the coronavirus outbreak, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced. Operators have been moved to ‘transitional contracts’ ahead of the creation of a ‘simpler and more effective structure’ which will be developed over the coming months, …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Improved Earnings Required Before Royal Mail plc (LON:RMG) Stock’s 25% Jump Looks Justified
Despite an already strong run, Royal Mail plc (LON:RMG) shares have been powering on, with a gain of 25% in the last thirty days. Unfortunately, despite the strong performance over the last month, the full year gain of 5.1% isn’t as attractive. Even after such a large jump in price, …
Read More »Prince Harry and William have ‘spoken more’ since Sussexes moved to California
Prince Harry and Prince William are ‘speaking more than they did before’ the Duke and Duchess of Sussex moved to California, a royal expert has claimed. Prince Harry, 35, and Meghan Markle, 39, recently bought a $14 million mansion in Santa Barbara where they are living with their one-year-old son Archie, …
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