Peter Rutter is reportedly close to securing backing for his new funds venture from Australia’s Pinnacle Investment Management following his shock resignation as Royal London’s equities boss. Australia’s Financial Review reported Pinnacle, which takes stakes in ‘affiliate’ fund groups and provides them with distribution support, is understood to be in advanced …
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However, Royal Mail has warned that many fake stamps can still be deceptive and may not have any of these features – here is what to look out for Royal Mail has issued guidance on fake stamps ( Image: Image courtesy of The Postal Museum) Royal Mail has issued advice …
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30 April 2024 Royal Mail’s proposal for a modern and sustainable Universal Service Obligation International Distributions Services plc (“IDS” or the “Company“) is delivering a modernisation and transformation programme for Royal Mail that is bringing clear operational and financial improvements. The Company has been clear, however, that …
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About Josh Lamb After graduating from the University of Kent in the summer of 2022 with a degree in History, Josh joined Proactive later that year as a journalist in the UK editorial team. Josh has reported on a range of areas whilst at Proactive, including energy companies during …
Read More »International Distributions Services PLC on Tuesday outlined a modernisation programme for the Royal Mail, via reform of the postal firm’s universal service obligations. The proposal is based on three key principles: that reforms are good ‘for customers and growth’; for ‘financial sustainability’; and ‘for our people’. If successful, the Royal …
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Tuesday 30 April 2024 8:55 am The Communication Workers Union (CWU) had been a major obstacle to Royal Mail’s efforts to reduce its loss-making daily deliveries. Royal Mail has continued its push to ditch second class Saturday deliveries, piling pressure on Ofcom after unions suggested they were open to the …
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Charge dropped until at least July while app to highlight fakes is developed Customers will be able to scan stamp barcodes to check if they are genuine Experts warn this will not help elderly customers who rely on service to pay bills By Adele Cooke Published: 20:09 EDT, 29 April …
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READING Borough Council is reminding voters that they will need photo ID to take part in this week’s elections. Residents are going to the polls on Thursday, May 2, for the borough and Police and Crime Commissioner elections. A seat in each of the 16 council wards in Reading is …
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Receiving post six days per week could soon be history if unions accept proposals to cut most Saturday deliveries. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) appears to have conceded a six-day post delivery service is financially unviable following rumours that the postal service could be taken over. There are reports that …
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Royal Mail has axed fines on letters delivered with ‘counterfeit’ stamps following outrage from recipients. People around the country have been receiving £5 fines for letters sent to them with so-called fake stamps. The issue is believed to have begun two years ago when Royal Mail introduced new stamps with …
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