After a torrid 12 months for International Distributions Services marred by a bitter industrial dispute and ballooning losses, analysts at one of the City’s top stockbrokers believe investors should start buying shares in the owner of Royal Mail. Shares in the FTSE 250 group, which also owns GLS, the overseas …
Read More »HR Magazine – Scottish postman loses accent discrimination tribunal
A Scottish postman was not racially discriminated against by an English colleague who repeatedly told him he couldn’t understand what he was saying, an employment tribunal has ruled. The postman, Peter McCalam, brought a claim of racial discrimination against Royal Mail following a meeting with his manager, Alan Wiggs, …
Read More »Southend Airport Vulcan bombs down runway for last time in 2023
The Vulcan Restoration Trust, who lovingly care for the ex-Royal Air Force XL426 jet, held their Summer Taxi-Run 2023 event on Saturday. Turnout – people gathering at the perimeter fence outside St Laurence and All Saints Church, in Aviation Way, to witness the jet bombing down the runway (Image: Simon …
Read More »Protesters clash over immigration outside RNLI lifeboat station in Dover – in pictures
Anti-immigration protesters have clashed with a counter demonstration outside an RNLI lifeboat station. The right-wing activists claimed the maritime charity acts as a “taxi service” for illegal immigration, whereas their opponents said it was “disgusting” to target the organisation. Groups of about 30 anti-immigration demonstrators gathered at Cross Wall Quay …
Read More »Royal Mail owner, IDS, gets broker boost, UK arm undervalued By Proactive Investors
© Reuters Royal Mail owner, IDS, gets broker boost, UK arm undervalued Proactive Investors – Royal Mail (LON:) owner, International Distributions Services PLC rose nearly 3% to 264.50p, as JP Morgan highlighted the potential upside from the firm’s UK business. The investment bank has upgraded the mail delivery firm to …
Read More »Stevenage take on Oxford United at The Lamex on Saturday 30th September – News
Stevenage host Oxford United in Sky Bet League One on Saturday 30th September at 3pm… Match tickets are available at www.borotickets.co.uk, the Stevenage FC Club Shop (Mondays, Tuesdays & Fridays 10am-5pm) and from the North Stand Ticket Office on the day of the game. *Supporters under the age of 14 …
Read More »Man in court charged with trespassing after arrest near Buckingham Palace
Awad Mustafa, 25, of no fixed abode, was arrested on Saturday in the Royal Mews area, next to the palace, following reports a person was seen climbing the wall. He has also been charged with attempted theft from a motor vehicle belonging to the equestrian stables during the same incident. …
Read More »Royal Mail owner gets broker boost; Sorrell’s S4C plunges By Proactive Investors
© Reuters. FTSE 100 Live: Royal Mail owner gets broker boost; Sorrell's S4C plunges Proactive Investors – down 28 points at 7,683 S4 Capital tumbles after second warning in two months Royal Mail (LON:) owner lifted by broker upgrade S4C warning a knock to “already fragile confidence” S4 Capital’s warning …
Read More »Kate Middleton in fits of giggles as she tries on a lifejacket at Royal Navy base in Somerset
The Princess of Wales rocked business chic as she arrived at a naval base in Somerset this morning/afternoon – before erupting in giggles as she tried on a lifejacket during an exercise. Kate, 41, donned a £549 black blazer from Holland Cooper which she has worn previously, with gold button detailing, …
Read More »Woman baffled as Royal Mail delivers ‘piece of letter’ after it gets damaged
A woman left social media users in hysterics after Royal Mail delivered just a segment of a letter. Naomi, who posts under the username @sapphirebride, revealed the post had been “damaged” en route. She was so puzzled by the delivery that she filmed herself unpacking it and shared the clip …
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