After many hours volunteering to canvass and deliver leaflets during the election campaign, I can wholeheartedly consign bristle draught excluders on letterboxes to Room 101. I’d be grateful if Royal Mail staff who manage to deliver post unmangled, without constantly nipping their fingers, could share their secrets.John Rushton Bridge of …
Read More »Second-class service for shareholders
Get rich quick schemes don’t come along every day. So, little wonder so many in the City are piling into this one — flogging the group that owns the Royal Mail to a Czech billionaire. The deal’s generated £146 million in banking, legal, accounting and public relations fees: £89.1 million …
Read More »the good, the bad and the ugly – The Armchair Trader
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 …
Read More »Debt-fuelled Royal Mail deal puts a vital public service at risk, says ALEX BRUMMER
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 …
Read More »Falconer targets growth with new B2 Heidelberg
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, …
Read More »Post Office purchase may impact Welsh businesses
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 »Delivery of Postal Votes | Scottish Borders Council
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 »Make sure your vote counts
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 …
Read More »‘Major review into postal voting needed’ as voters left without ballot days before General Election
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 …
Read More »The importance of an effective talent acquisition strategy
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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