The Post Office’s decision to use a commercial off-the-shelf electronic point of sale (Epos) system to replace its problematic Horizon software sees the organisation perform a U-turn after 30 years. Last week’s announcement that the Post Office is looking for an off-the-shelf Epos system, through a £169m contract, reveals a …
Read More »Historic Blackheath mural from the 50s to get new lease of life – South London News
A mural that was rediscovered in Blackheath while preparing for the construction of much-needed new council homes is to be restored and relocated to a local primary school. The Brooklands mural was commissioned as a public artwork in the 1950s and is one of the best-kept examples of artist and …
Read More »'Going the extra mile': Royal Mail delivers 7,000th electric vehicle | BusinessGreen News
Credit: Royal Mail. Operator of UK's largest electric delivery fleet to invest in a further 1,800 electric vans over the next year. Royal Mail has … Source link
Read More »Royal Mail adds 7,000th electric vehicle to fleet
Royal Mail has unveiled its 7,000th electric vehicle and announced plans to add nearly 2,000 more over the next year. Royal Mail will deploy a further 1,800 electric vans over the next year Its latest electric van has been deployed at the South Lambeth Delivery Office, adding to the 70 …
Read More »Greene King inks new van fleet deal with Zenith
Greene King has expanded its fleet with 25 new Ford Transit Custom vans under its latest deal with Zenith. Deployed by the pub company and brewer’s Property Services and Maintenance division, the vans were purpose-built to meet bespoke needs, with each Ford being converted by Redditch-based Van Hubb and branded …
Read More »Bpost expands locker network at rate of six new lockers per day
Belgian postal operator bpost has installed its 1,500th parcel locker and is expanding its network at a rate of six new lockers per day. The company aims to reach 2,500 lockers by the end of 2025. According to bpost, the rapid expansion is in response to growing consumer demand, with …
Read More »UK’s longest direct train journey ends as CrossCountry runs final Aberdeen-Penzance service
The UK’s longest direct passenger train journey completed its final service on May 16. The CrossCountry service from Aberdeen to Penzance began its journey at 0820, stopping at another 39 stations on its way, including Newcastle, Leeds, Sheffield, Birmingham New Street, Bristol Temple Meads and Exeter St Davids before pulling into …
Read More »Stores are refraining from cross-pricing – but the government is still watching
By: Trademagazin Date: 2025. 05. 19. 11:35 Bence Gerlaki, State Secretary for Tax Affairs, Consumer Protection and Trade at the Ministry of National Economy, and Izabella Talián, Head of the Trade Policy Department, assessed the effects of the margin reduction introduced in March and the issue of …
Read More »FedEx: enhancing accessibility and convenience of our international shipping services across Singapore
Federal Express Corporation (FedEx) and Singapore Post Limited (SingPost), have expanded their collaboration to make international shipping more accessible for customers across Singapore. FedEx parcel drop-off services are now available at all SingPost post offices nationwide and POPStop@Tampines MRT, increasing acceptance points from six to 43. This nationwide rollout follows …
Read More »Beloved Upton village postman Nigel Papworth retires after 44 years with the Royal Mail
A village’s beloved postie has delivered his last letters — with an outpouring of generosity from the community. Postman Nigel Papworth took up the round in Upton in 1995 and has continued to deliver the village’s post ever since, until he retired on Saturday. A well-known and friendly face in …
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