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 …
Read More »Royal Mail warns Czech takeover risks sparking debt crunch
There are concerns that Daniel Kretinsky’s takeover will put IDS’s balance sheet under serious strain – David W Cerny/REUTERS Royal Mail has said its sale to the Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky risks triggering a financial squeeze, raising fresh fears about the potential threat to the postal service from his debt-fuelled …
Read More »Skye through the lens of a Royal Mail postal worker
1 hour ago Kirsty Campbell,BBC Naidheachdan Declan Friel Declan Friel hopes to exhibit his photographs in the future A postman has been photographing the sights and scenery on his rounds in the west Highlands. Declan Friel moved to Lochalsh from Glasgow last year and works in the Elgol area of …
Read More »Smiling Prince Andrew seen horse riding around Windsor Castle after King Charles ‘threatens to sever all ties’ with duke unless he leaves the Royal Lodge for Frogmore Cottage
A smiling Prince Andrew has been seen horse riding around Windsor Castle amidst reports King Charles had ‘threatened to sever all ties’ with him unless he leaves the Royal Lodge for his new home in Frogmore Cottage. The disgraced duke, who no longer has official royal duties after being forced to …
Read More »Ownership of Royal Mail should be a top election issue, says ALEX BRUMMER
By Alex Brummer for the Daily Mail Updated: 17:01 EDT, 3 June 2024 Of all the takeover battles on the table at present, there is none more significant to Britain than the proposed £3.6billion sell-off of International Distribution Services, the owner of the Royal Mail, to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky. …
Read More »RICHARD PALMER: As Kate’s absence leaves a gaping hole in the monarchy… what Harry and Meghan could learn from the quiet royals who are keeping The Firm going
The announcement by the Palace last week that the Princess of Wales will not be present for the traditional rehearsal of Trooping the Colour was not a particular surprise. As much as I am sure she treasures her role as Colonel-in-Chief of the Irish Guards and would have loved to …
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