Former minister tells public inquiry that convincing the Post Office CEO to cut central costs was like “drawing teeth”, despite many executives and managers earning more than £100,000. In his evidence to the Post Office Horizon scandal public inquiry, Kevin Hollinrake, who was the minister in charge of the Post Office …
Read More »Cabinet to discuss future use of land at Patcham Court Farm
At a Cabinet meeting on 14 November 2024, members will consider options and a recommendation for the future use of the land at Patcham Court Farm. Following consideration of options, which include the use of the site for Park & Ride or housing development, the recommendation being presented is for …
Read More »Will Donald Trump kick Prince Harry out of America? New President said royal would get ‘no special treatment’ over visa issues (so he and Meghan may have to do Plan B and move to Portugal!)
Donald Trump’s election victory is a nightmare for Prince Harry after the new US president previously warned the royal he would get no special privileges in America. Mr Trump has lambasted the Duke of Sussex since he left Britain in 2020, criticising him for the ‘unforgiveable betrayal’ of his late …
Read More »CisgenX Launches in the U.S., Leading the Way in Smart Irrigation Solutions for Water and Energy Efficiency
Cisgenics, a global leader in intelligent irrigation solutions, proudly announces the international launch of its flagship product, CisgenX, at the 2024 Irrigation Show in Long Beach, California. This groundbreaking system utilizes Internet of Things (IoT) sensors with machine learning capabilities, and real-time data analytics to provide precise water management. CisgenX …
Read More »An American student’s experience with the U.S. election in Scotland
I miss wearing an ‘I Voted’ sticker Navigating the challenges of life abroad is one thing, but casting a vote in the U.S. presidential election from thousands of miles away brings a whole new set of hurdles. As an American student studying in the UK, being thousands of miles away …
Read More »Support the eCourier strikes | Workers’ Liberty
On 14 and 15 November, workers at eCourier will be striking over employment classification and pay, and to oppose bullying and harassment. In 2017 the courts found that eCourier, owned by Royal Mail, was breaking the law by classifying its couriers as independent contractors rather than workers. The company promised …
Read More »EWS livery is slowly heading for the history books
The latest DB Cargo Class 66s to be repainted are 66003 and 66106, which are now in the company’s red. It means there are now just 54 Class 66s in English, Welsh and Scottish Railway’s (EWS) original maroon and gold livery left in the UK, of which five are out …
Read More »Christmas comes early with Westminster Cathedral stamp
The Royal Mail is celebrating Christmas 2024 with a series of five special stamps, featuring original illustrations of cathedrals from across the UK. Cardinal Vincent Nichols is delighted that Westminster Cathedral is one of them! ‘We’re so proud because it means that the image will be seen by many, many …
Read More »Omni Partners picks up Infoshare and CIPFA’s key software assets
Infoshare’s clients include the Met Police, Royal Mail and many local authorities net is an advanced asset management platform CIPFAStats+ is an interactive data analysis tool Omni Partners has acquired Infoshare, a data management company and two key software assets from the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy (CIPFA): …
Read More »In the firing line with KellyDeli’s George Nay
This article is only available to CIPD members. To continue enjoying it, please choose one of the following options: Sign In CIPD members can sign in to receive access to all articles on the People Management website Please ensure you are using the same email address and password …
Read More »