LONDON — In the United Kingdom, the rapid spread of cashless payments means that cash is no longer king, but now at least the notes will carry the image of one. Banknotes featuring King Charles III’s face went into circulation on Wednesday, his portrait featured on new 5-, 10-, 20- …
Read More »International Distributions Services : Royal Mail launches revamped website as more customers switch to buying postage online
Royal Mail has launched a new, refreshed version of its website, now available at http://www.royalmail.com/, to make it easier for customers to pay for postage online and to track parcels. A new homepage features a revamped header with improved navigation, to make the website simpler to use and more visually …
Read More »Kretinsky Loves Deals, But He Loves His Football Club Even More
Daniel Kretinsky-bsp-bb-link> is one of Europe’s most prominent dealmakers. He built his energy business into a conglomerate that’s generating record profit. He’s invested in mining and power plants in Germany, IT and retail in France and is in the process of buying the Royal Mail-bsp-bb-link> in the UK. At home …
Read More »We meet the dog that sparked a delivery ban after ‘jumping up and barking’ at postie
Brian, a 12-year-old Patterdale, was calm and peaceful when the Shropshire Star popped round to owner Dave Rogers’ home in Alan Gutridge Drive, Shrewsbury. “He’s 12 years old and has never bitten anyone in all that time,” said Dave as the pair relaxed outside with Brian lapping from a mug …
Read More »Moment fake postman used stolen Royal Mail bag as a disguise to steal tools from driveway – as he is jailed for 30 weeks
By Emily Cooper Published: 10:46 EDT, 5 June 2024 | Updated: 10:53 EDT, 5 June 2024 A shameless thief stole Royal Mail uniforms from a van to go on a crime spree disguised as a postman. Jonathan Higgins, 32, forced his way into a Royal Mail van to steal parcels …
Read More »Royal Mail union demands stronger commitments from bidder By Proactive Investors
Proactive Investors – Royal Mail (LON:) union bosses have met with Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group to warn the Czech billionaire that his commitments to workers are not strong enough. Representatives of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) said they underwent a “useful and constructive” meeting with EP Group’s management and have …
Read More »Royal Mail union demands stronger commitments from bidder
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Read More »Czech sphinx puts his stamp on Royal Mail deal
Some Czechs don’t bounce. The notion that Daniel Kretinsky will drown the posties in debt, imperilling the finances of the Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services, looks far-fetched. The billionaire has enough loot to buy, run and invest in the business without Thames Water-style antics. So the bigger question, apart …
Read More »Royal Mail’s Billionaire Buyer Loves Football Even More Than Deals
(Bloomberg) — Daniel Kretinsky is one of Europe’s most prominent dealmakers. He built his energy business into a conglomerate that’s generating record profit. He’s invested in mining and power plants in Germany, IT and retail in France and is in the process of buying the Royal Mail in the UK. …
Read More »Commitments from firm aiming for Royal Mail takeover ‘not strong enough’ – union
Union officials have met with representatives of the EP Group, which is bidding to take over the postal giant The Communication Workers Union said it was increasing its plans to engage with the Government and Labour on the takeover bid ( Image: PA Wire/PA Images) Postal workers’ leaders have raised …
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