Spotify executive Bill Simmons’ damning verdict of Harry and Meghan as ‘f***ing grifters’ as the streaming giant pulled the plug on the couple’s astronomically disastrous $20 million podcast deal has come as no surprise to anyone working within the British Royal Family. While the uniquely American term, meaning someone who engages …
Read More »Search under way as submersible that takes people to see Titanic goes missing
The Joint Rescue Coordination Centre in Halifax, Nova Scotia, said the vessel was reported overdue on Sunday evening about 435 miles south of St John’s, Newfoundland. Lieutenant Commander Len Hickey said a Canadian Coast Guard vessel and military aircraft were assisting the search effort, led by the US Coast Guard …
Read More »MusicMagpie’s sales are hit by strikes at Royal Mail
MusicMagpie accepts the fall in sales due to Royal Mail strikes and a weaker consumer environment MusicMagpie revealed that sales fell to £62million in the six months to May The AIM-listed company’s overall profits still rose 7.7% to £2.8m CEO Steve Oliver: “We are confident of achieving our expectations for …
Read More »Postal workers speak against CWU leaders’ line-up with Royal Mail
Reports from postal workers across the UK show the real face of what is happening at Royal Mail regarding cost-cutting revisions, with mail deliveries failing daily by up to 50-80 percent and increased workloads described as “crippling”. Workers are demanding action against Communication Workers Union (CWU) leaders Dave Ward and …
Read More »Frustrated residents without ‘important mail’ for two weeks
Residents in Levenshulme claim they have missed hospital appointments, passports, driving licences, and could miss bills due to not receiving any post for more than two weeks. The neighbours say they did not receive any post on Slade Lane during June until the 16 May, causing chaos for residents. READ …
Read More »Royal Mail customers warned ‘don’t click’ as scammers hatch new plan to steal bank details | Personal Finance | Finance
Lloyds Bank is warning customers to watch out for a new Royal Mail smishing scam targeting Britons to steal their personal and banking details. Britons have been receiving a text claiming to be from Royal Mail to say a parcel is awaiting delivery. To get it, the text instructs recipients …
Read More »Royal Mail Pension Plan trustee agrees early release of RMPP escrow
The trustee of the Royal Mail Pension Plan (RMPP) has agreed to a request from Royal Mail Group (RMG) to release some money that has been held separate from the RMPP. The funds released from escrow aim to enable RMG to pay a one-off lump sum payment to all employees …
Read More »Royal Mail’s largest union to resume vote on deal with postal company on June 22
June 19 (Reuters) – The largest union of UK’s Royal Mail will resume voting on an agreement reached with the British postal firm on June 22, after updating its terms to focus on restoring the quality of services and increasing the one-off lump sum payout to employees. The Communication Workers …
Read More »Losing Island’s daily mail plane could seriously impact the Zoo
JERSEY Zoo has warned that it could be forced to say goodbye to certain species if Royal Mail axes its daily flights to the Island. While the mail plane brings between five and seven tonnes of post to the Island each day, the postal operator has proposed replacing the flights …
Read More »Two dead and three injured in shooting at US music festival
The Grant County Sheriff’s Office said it received a report of a shooting shortly before 8.30pm on Saturday at the site near the small city of George, 149 miles (239km) east of Seattle. Officers pursued the suspect, who was then taken into custody. The names and conditions of the victims …
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