Landmark ruling in unfair dismissal case

Jack Boyle is a Director in Blackadders’ Employment Team. (Photo: contributed) During her short tenure of employment, Ms Jhuti raised some concerns with her employer about Royal Mail not following OFCOM guidance, and also in relation to the award of certain staff bonuses. This rendered her a whistleblower.After she raised …

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Meet Your New Mailman- A Drone

This post is also available in: עברית (Hebrew) A future where your package is dropped from the sky by a friendly little drone is closer than you think. UK’s first drone delivery service was launched in Scotland, and there are already plans for more routes. The small Orkney Islands in …

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Royal Mail hits back at plans for new Brighton site

Patcham residents have been up in arms about the proposed distribution site, which would be built on land in Patcham Court Farm and includes new storage facilities and a vehicle maintenance facility. Campaigners have expressed concerns over the possibility of contamination of an aquifer at the site, which could threaten …

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Where did the royal children go to school?

It might seem obvious that children in Royal Family would attend one or other of the most prestigious schools in the country. That, after all, is how aristocrats tend to do it.  Today there is mounting speculation that nine-year-old Prince George will eventually go to Eton.  Yet until comparatively recent …

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NHS must utilise AI to be fit for future, surgeons suggest

The health service has been dealing with long waiting lists for routine treatment and complex surgeries as well as a series of strikes by consultants, nurses and other staff. Professor Naeem Soomro, who is on the Royal College of Surgeons council, said there is a “huge demand” for health care could only …

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Royal Mail & CWU end lover’s tiff

The long-standing feud between Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union.(CWU) finally reached a heartwarming conclusion today with a display of affection reminiscent of the 1960’s hippy era of peace and love. Postal workers, renowned for their commitment to overlook the delivery of letters. come rain or shine in favour …

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