Norwich City steward wins £8k after being wrongfully sacked

Gennaro Romano, 49, works for the Royal Mail but was also a steward at Carrow Road on matchdays for 12 years until he was fired in October 2023. He had randomly forwarded mocked-up images of Diane Abbott and Nicola Sturgeon – alongside comments about Russell Brand – to Neil Hunter, head of the Canaries’ …

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CTO Rob McCann announces Dressipi departure following acquisition by Mapp and gears up for next move — Retail Technology Innovation Hub

Mapp Earlier this year, marketing cloud provider Mapp announced the acquisition of Dressipi. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. “Our acquisition of Dressipi represents a bold step forward in redefining how fashion and retail brands engage with their customers,” said James Brooke, CEO at Mapp. “The integration of …

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Jon Nicholson exits Royal Mail after 11 year run and gears up for a new challenge in parcel delivery — Retail Technology Innovation Hub

Co-op Co-op and Royal Mail have inked a partnership deal to roll-out parcel lockers at the convenience retailer’s stores. The first ones will launch during the summer, with plans for lockers at 100 stores. These will allow people to drop off pre-labelled Royal Mail parcels and returns 24/7. Collection will also …

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DWP issues savings warning for Universal Credit recipients

A cautionary note has been issued to millions of Universal Credit recipients who have any amount in savings. It’s common knowledge that if savings exceed £16,000, eligibility for Universal Credit is lost. However, the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is reminding claimants that this figure is merely the upper …

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Plan for 53 homes in Stretford on former Royal Mail site

The proposed site, on Lacy Street, the former Royal Mail sorting office, probation centre, and existing car park. Designed by Pozzoni architects, the development will include two, three, and four-bedroom houses, as well as two-bedroom flats. The tallest buildings will reach 3.5 storeys. Fourteen of the homes will be classed as …

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