Voters are being reminded of the key dates that may affect them ahead of the General Election taking place on Thursday, 4 July. Notices of the Election for both the Clacton constituency and the Harwich and North Essex constituency were published today (Tuesday, 4 June) by Acting Returning Officer Ian …
Read More »Royal Mail warning as stamp prices could be hiked even further under new boss
The most recent hike was in April and saw the price of a first-class stamp from Royal Mail reach £1.35 – this is compared to the 67p price tag in 2018 Royal Mail stamps could rise even further ( Image: PA Archive/PA Images) The price of a Royal Mail stamp …
Read More »Foreign takeovers of UK firms hit four-year low in early 2024 | Evening Standard
The figures preceded a flurry of interest in UK-listed companies in recent months, including Royal Mail and Anglo American. Source link
Read More »Royal Mail delivery office to be checked on July 4 after postal vote delays
Election officials plan to check the Royal Mail delivery office on general election day to ensure that no postal votes are left behind. They aim to prevent a repeat of the problem last year when Royal Mail delivered nearly 1,500 postal votes to Brighton and Hove City Council the day …
Read More »Checks in Brighton and Hove to ensure postal ballots are on time
Election officials plan to check the Royal Mail delivery office in Sussex on general election day to ensure that no postal votes are left behind. They aim to prevent a repeat of an issue last year when Royal Mail delivered nearly 1,500 postal votes for local elections at Brighton & …
Read More »Evri invests £1m in AI to “further transform” its customer service
UK parcel company Evri has announced that it’s investing £1 million in its artificial intelligence (AI) strategy to “further transform” its customer service, as well as parcel security and workforce planning. Formerly known as Hermes, the company said that its AI strategy will help to position it as a “disruptor” …
Read More »The UK needs an independent commission against corruption
From the Covid inquiry, to the Royal Mail postmasters and the NHS infected blood scandals, Britain’s fragmented “integrity institutions” have repeatedly shown that they cannot prevent overt corruption and endemic malversation in public office. If a new Labour government is ever to “turn the page” on the the last decade, …
Read More »Taxpayers’ Stake In Royal Mail To Be Sold
The Government is to sell its remaining 30% share in the Royal Mail (LSE: RMG.L – news) , currently worth around £1.5bn, George Osborne has announced. The Chancellor said he would begin offloading the stake within months, and the money would be used to cut the deficit. Heralding the sell-off …
Read More »Alex cartoons, June 2024 – The Telegraph
Royal Mail warns Czech takeover risks sparking debt crunch. There are concerns that Daniel Kretinsky's takeover will put IDS's balance sheet under … Source link
Read More »Slovenia opposition demands referendum on Palestinian state recognition, could delay parliament vote
LJUBLJANA, Slovenia (AP) — The main opposition party in Slovenia on Monday filed a motion demanding a referendum on the government decision to recognize a Palestinian state, which could delay the formal recognition vote in parliament. Slovenia’s government last week endorsed a motion to recognize a Palestinian state and sent …
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