One of the top investors in Royal Mail’s owner has said it is vulnerable to “corporate predators”, arguing that a recent takeover bid by a Czech billionaire significantly undervalues the company. Redwheel called for regulators to water down the UK postal service’s legal obligations after Daniel Křetínský’s failed takeover attempt …
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Wolverhampton Wanderers (0) 0 Arsenal (1) 2 Premier League Molineux Stadium, Waterloo Road, Wolverhampton WV1 4QR Saturday, 20th April 2024. Kick-off time: 7.30pm (4-3-3) David Raya; Ben White, William Saliba, Gabriel Magalhães, Jakob Kiwior; Martin Ødegaard (c), Declan Rice, Kai Havertz; Bukayo Saka, Gabriel Jesus, Leandro Trossard. Substitutes: Aaron Ramsdale, Thomas Partey, …
Read More »David Beckham shares video of private Spice Girls reunion for Victoria’s 50th birthday celebrations
David Beckham has shared a video of all five Spice Girls reuniting for Victoria’s 50th birthday celebrations – check it out below. The former England captain posted the clip on his official Instagram account, showing Emma Bunton, Melanie C, Geri Halliwell and Mel B joining Victoria as they sing and …
Read More »Sunday Newspaper Summaries – Citywire
Thursday papers: Czech billionaire considers bid for Royal Mail. Get the latest news in your inbox. Work email. Password. Sign up. By clicking Sign up … Source link
Read More »Sunday papers: Ocado under pressure to abandon London for New York – Citywire
And Royal Mail investor hits out at 'raider' Kretinsky over £3bn takeover. Source link
Read More »Ministers left Royal Mail vulnerable to a takeover after refusal to back delivery reforms, say insiders
By Patrick Tooher Updated: 06:53 EDT, 21 April 2024 The Government left Royal Mail vulnerable to predators by delaying reforms to the postal service, senior company insiders believe. Royal Mail’s owner International Distributions Services last week rejected as ‘opportunistic’ a £3.1 billion takeover approach from Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky. Dubbed …
Read More »Redwheel backs Royal Mail owner’s rejection of Kretinsky share offer
(Reuters) – Hedge fund Redwheel said in a statement on Sunday that it supported Royal-Mail owner IDS’ board decision to unanimously reject a non-binding share bid from EP Group on 11 April. Redwheel, the third-largest shareholder in IDS, said it was in full agreement with the board that EP Group’s …
Read More »Only one member of the royal family has ever run the London Marathon – dressed as a caterpillar in a green tutu!
By Eleanor Dye Published: 04:48 EDT, 21 April 2024 | Updated: 05:19 EDT, 21 April 2024 Only one member of the royal family has ever completed the London Marathon. Despite there being many sporty royals and the course bypassing Buckingham Palace, only one of the Windsor clan has put on their …
Read More »Drone footage shows destruction to historic London pub caused by huge fire
Drone footage captures the damage from a fire at a historic pub in London’s southwest on Friday night (19 April). Emergency crews were called to the Burn Bullock in Mitcham at around 7:30pm amid reports that the London Road building was on fire. Around 80 firefighters were on the scene …
Read More »Rise and decline of Plymouth’s postal service
The history of the General Post Office in Plymouth, reflecting the national picture, stretches back to the the 17th century, but, as with the national story, the activities of the Post Office did not really take off until the 19th century. At the beginning of the 19th century Plymouth’s post …
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