Direct Line plans to pay 60% of its operating earnings as a regular dividend By Jane Denton Updated: 03:49 EDT, 10 July 2024 Direct Line Group is planning to pay out roughly 60 per cent of its operating profits as regular dividends, as its new boss works to revive the …
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Click here to listen to the latest rail news on Wednesday, 10th July 2024. InTheNews: The latest rail news on Wednesday, 10th July 2024 Royal Mail will stop using trains to transport post in a move that brings nearly two centuries of mail rail to an end. An article on …
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Reform is needed to ensure our electoral system continues to deliver secure, trusted and accurate outcomes, writes the chief executive of the Association of Electoral Administrators. What a snap election that was. Peter Stanyon, chief executive of the Association of Electoral Administrators Announced only 20 days after the 2 May …
Read More »The legendary Plate 77 Penny Red was printed in 1864 and there are just nine examples of the stamp that still exist. Three remain in private hands with the others in museums and the one currently being sold by Paul Fraser Collectibles is said to be in the finest condition. With interest …
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Postman Paul Phillips has won £4,000 in a Royal Mail payout after the company moved him from a nearby depot to one 40 minutes away, causing a panic attack for the postie A postman moved from one depot to another suffered a panic attack because of the move (file) ( …
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By Alex Brummer for the Daily Mail Updated: 17:00 EDT, 9 July 2024 The ‘critical risk’ to Britain resulting from the desperate finances of Thames Water may appear to have little to do with Royal Mail. The Labour administration, which is selling itself as a bastion of stability, needs to …
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Dozens of reports of dangerous dogs – including two attacks which caused serious injuries – led to “unprecedented demand” for police help at the weekend, officers have said. South Yorkshire Police handled 32 reports of dogs being out of control in the county between Friday and Monday. On Sunday evening, …
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By Jessica Clark, Business Reporter Published: 17:00 EDT, 9 July 2024 | Updated: 20:05 EDT, 9 July 2024 Royal Mail will stop using trains to transport post in a move that brings nearly two centuries of mail rail to an end. The postal service will inform staff today that it …
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A postman has won £4,000 from the Royal Mail for ‘injury to feelings’ after suffering a panic attack when he was moved to a new depot. Paul Phillips suffered with anxiety and depression, an employment tribunal heard, and felt ‘additional stress’ at the prospect of having to spend more time …
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Royal Mail has announced plans to reduce its domestic flight operations by half. This initiative, which will see 18 domestic flights discontinued by early 2025, aims to enhance operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The move is expected to reduce carbon emissions by approximately 30,000 tonnes of carbon equivalent annually. …
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