Online shopping has become incredibly popular over the last few years, with more and more customers heading online from the comfort of their homes to pick up products. But as the cost of living crisis continues, and with clothes seemingly getting more expensive, everyone’s on the lookout to save a …
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After a year-long dispute with employees over compensation and a disagreement about delivery, the Royal Mail’s CEO resigned on May 12. He showed his gratitude to his colleagues for their assistance through a “difficult and important time of change.” A Challenged Credibility After his credibility was questioned by MPs who summoned him …
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Royal Mail has announced the launch of 12 special stamps being issued to mark the 40th anniversary of TV series Blackadder. Launched in 1983 by writer Richard Curtis and star Rowan Atkinson – with assistance from BBC producer John Lloyd and co-author Ben Elton – the series went on to …
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The UK economy expanded in the first quarter as activity showed greater resilience than forecast earlier in the year, even as output contracted more than expected in March. Gross domestic output, or GDP, rose by 0.1 per cent between the last quarter of 2022 and the first three months of …
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Newly announced Twitter chief Linda Yaccarino told Elon Musk during a recent marketing conference interview that content moderation and safety are part of a formula to get advertisers to spend more money at the platform – Copyright GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA/AFP Michael M. Santiago Thomas URBAIN Named Friday as Elon …
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A special set of stamps is being issued to mark the 40th anniversary of classic sitcom Blackadder. The Royal Mail said the comedy was “still loved and revered by audiences” four decades since it first aired on the BBC. The set comprises 12 stamps featuring a range of designs from …
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Any potential cyber attack, depending on its severity, comes with high repercussions if a threat is not contained swiftly and appropriately. Not only does the average breach cost a business upwards of $4.35M (up 2.6% from 2021), but high-profile incidents have resulted in tremendous reputational damage, which in many cases …
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The Royal Mail’s embattled boss has resigned following a long-running dispute with workers that plunged the company into crisis. The 507-year-old delivery firm’s owners, International Distributions Services (IDS), said Simon Thompson, who has been chief executive for around two years, will leave at the end of October. His departure – …
Read More »As he sprang up on screen delivering another cheery missive from his car, Simon Thompson had a touch of the travelling salesman about him. It was early 2021 and the former Ocado executive was touring Royal Mail’s offices not long after taking the top job there, addressing his 100,000 new …
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The much-criticised CEO earned just over £750,000 last year Simon Thompson, who earned just over £750,000 last year as head of the ailing postal firm, has announced his intention to step down on 31 October, according to parent company International Distribution Services (IDS) Is Simon Thompson about to leave Royal …
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