Movopack has raised £2 million (US$2.5 million) in a seed funding round to tackle e-commerce packaging waste in the UK. Source link
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More Class 325s go for scrap but Royal Mail is open to selling remaining units
Ex-Royal Mail Class 325 units being cut up at Sims Metals, Newport. Royal Mail has said some Class 325 units are for sale, after more were sent … Source link
Read More »Stamp price fear as sale of Royal Mail looks set to be approved within the next two weeks
By CALUM MUIRHEAD Updated: 17:03 EST, 28 November 2024 The Czech billionaire bidding for Royal Mail could win approval for the deal from ministers in the next two weeks – raising fears over further stamp price rises. Daniel Kretinsky, who swooped with a £3.6billion offer, has agreed extra concessions for …
Read More »WWII plaque tracked down to Basingstoke sorting office
The plaque, once kept in the Post Office building at Basingstoke’s Top of Town, sparked interest during the planning application process for the recently opened Post Box Sports Bar, located in the same unit at 5-7 London Street. Commenting on the planning application, Basingstoke Heritage Society’s Debbie Reavell asked Basingstoke …
Read More »Royal Mail close to being sold to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky
Royal Mail owner IDS said it is facing a £120 million hit due to national insurance increases (Royal Mail/PA) (PA Media) The Royal Mail is close to being sold to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky in a £3.6bn deal which could be announced in the next two weeks. The deal must …
Read More »The last Christmas posting dates for 2024 are sooner than you think
28 November 2024, 13:08 Christmas post has to be sent by a certain date to guarantee arrival for the big day. Picture: Getty When is the last day for sending Christmas presents and cards with Royal Mail in 2024? Here’s the latest UK and international dates for your calendar. Christmas …
Read More »Beware the Czech Sphinx: Royal Mail predator’s debt-fuelled deal will be bad for all stakeholders, says ALEX BRUMMER
By ALEX BRUMMER FOR THE DAILY MAIL Updated: 17:03 EST, 28 November 2024 Jonathan Reynolds ought to be careful what he wishes for. His House of Commons description of Royal Mail predator Daniel Kretinsky as a legitimate business person is hostage to fortune. We have discovered since this Labour government …
Read More »Czech businessman Křetínský close to taking over British Royal Mail
The sale of the British mail company Royal Mail to the EP Group of Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský is close to completion, and could be confirmed within the next two weeks, the BBC has reported. Křetínský’s advisors met with union representatives this week. According to some sources, union members still …
Read More »Royal Mail sale closer after Kretinsky makes concessions — BBC
(Alliance News) – The sale of Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services PLC to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group could be confirmed in the next two weeks, the BBC reported on Thursday. According to BBC sources, Kretinsky has agreed to make extra concessions in order to clinch the takeover. …
Read More »Movopack secures £2m to launch circular e-commerce packaging via Royal Mail
This funding is expected to turbocharge Movopack’s official launch in the UK – the company’s first expansion outside of Italy – to help tackle packaging waste. As the EU introduces legislation that will require 10% of e-commerce packaging to be reusable by 2030 (rising to 50% by 2040), Movopack said it offers …
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