First the good. National Grid LON:NG. just announced an enormous £7bn rights issue in May to help it strengthen the US and UK electricity networks it is responsible for. The full-underwritten rights issue in London will contribute towards a massive £60bn investment plan over the next five years. The scale …
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By Alex Brummer for the Daily Mail Updated: 17:02 EDT, 27 June 2024 There are many reasons for opposing the ‘Czech Sphinx’ bid for International Distributions Services (IDS), the owner of the Royal Mail. These include the public interest, fragile knowledge of the would-be buyers Daniel Kretinsky and partners, workforce …
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Falconer Print & Packaging has set its sights on growth, having beefed up its capacity with a brand-new B2 Heidelberg press and near-new Heidelberg gluing line. Based in Elland, north of Huddersfield, Falconer will take delivery of the new Heidelberg Speedmaster XL75-6+L mixed operation press in December 2024. Colin Pow, …
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Following questions to the Minister for Culture and Social Justice, a conservative stockperson, said: “Post services are really important to businesses in the post-pandemic world. “With the purchase of Royal Mail in motion, it’s vital for small businesses that the frequency of second-class deliveries is maintained. “It’s also disappointing that …
Read More »Published: 27th June 2024 Difficulties experienced with the delivery of postal votes at this Election. There have been many difficulties experienced with the delivery of postal votes at this Election. Postal voting is now a major element of every Election with over 25% of the electorate choosing to vote …
Read More »Published: 28th June 2024 Bring photo ID to vote reminder Information for voters to make sure their vote counts With less than a week to go until the General Election, voters are reminded that they need to vote with an ‘X’ to ensure their vote counts. David Robertson, Returning Officer …
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There are calls for a major review of the postal voting system in Scotland amid reports that people across the country haven’t received their ballots. More than 25% of the electorate votes via post and concerns have been raised that some could miss out on their chance to vote due …
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SELECT TALENT Managing Director Jo Hall discusses talent acquisition and how an effective talent acquisition strategy can prepare you for future success. It’s fair to say that the world of in-house recruitment and talent acquisition has changed since I first started at Network Rail back in 2016. Back then, I …
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Scottish voters have been left unable to cast their ballot after postal votes failed to arrive in time for the start of the school holidays. Holyrood has spoken to voters in Perth and Kinross and Edinburgh who had not received their postal vote before leaving the country. The Electoral …
Read More »Anyone who has applied for a postal vote needs to make sure this is received by their local electoral office no later than 10pm on election day (July 4). Royal Mail says postal voting packs are usually posted out first class approximately two weeks before the election, meaning they will be received at least a …
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