Recent evaluations indicate significant challenges faced by major delivery firms Evri and Yodel in customer support. Ofcom’s survey highlights that 44% of Evri’s customers encountered delivery issues in the last six months. Yodel receives a low satisfaction score of 38%, pointing to shortcomings in customer service processes. Common delivery problems …
Read More »Scottish Government axe plans to ban wood-burning stoves in new homes
The Scottish Government has axed plans to ban wood-burning stoves in new-build homes after an outcry from Scots living in rural areas. SNP ministers introduced regulations in April to prohibit log burners in new-build properties from next year while it was still in coalition with the Greens. But this was …
Read More »Donald Trump offers fascinating insights into his visits with the Royal family and reveals how he feels about Queen Elizabeth, King Charles and Queen Camilla in candid footage
Donald Trump spoke candidly about his relationship with the British Royal Family during his presidential campaign, behind-the-scenes footage has revealed. Sat inside the private jet he used to travel between rallies, the 78-year-old president-elect opened up about his relationship with the late Queen Elizabeth, King Charles and Queen Camilla. In …
Read More »CDC legislation planned for next year, says pensions minister – Law & Regulation
Pensions minister Emma Reynolds expects fresh legislation for collective defined contribution (CDC) schemes to be laid next year – but they are not expected to feature “directly” in the pensions bill. Speaking at an event marking the recent launch of Royal Mail’s CDC scheme – the first of its kind …
Read More »Prince William says royal family’s double cancer diagnosis ‘brutal’
LONDON, Nov 8 — Prince William has described the past year in which his wife Catherine and his father, Britain’s head of state King Charles III, each battled cancer as “brutal” and probably the “hardest” of his life. The heir to the British throne was speaking to reporters yesterday at …
Read More »Understanding modern parenting styles: from tiger to lighthouse and beyond – Greg Bruce
I’m paraphrasing, but basically it said: “Have kids if you want, but don’t say I didn’t warn you”. Parenting is 90% feeling overwhelmed and 10% feeling useless and as with any situation involving human suffering, many, many self-proclaimed experts have rushed to the scene to offer their help, typically while …
Read More »Royal Mail boosts EV fleet with Peugeot | News
New Royal Mail electric Peugeot vans are hitting the streets this week. Peugeot has a deal to supply Royal Mail with 2,100 electric vans, including over 1,000 British-built E-Partners. The 1,100 E-Partner vans were built at Ellesmere Port, which Peugeot says is the UK’s first EV-only volume manufacturing plant. Peugeot …
Read More »Scotland’s ‘most dog-friendly’ autumn walks shown on new interactive map
A new interactive map showing Scotland’s “most dog-friendly” forests has been released. If you have a dog, there is nothing better than heading out into the Scottish countryside with them. As we enter November, time is running out to make the most of the spectacular autumn Scottish scenery. To help …
Read More »Postman Wins £39K From Royal Mail For Unfair Dismissal
By Hanna Vioque ( November 8, 2024, 7:01 PM GMT) — An employment tribunal has ordered Royal Mail to pay £38,878 ($50,309) to a disabled employee who accused managers of bullying him after he had made a number of complaints. … Law360 is on it, so you are, too. A Law360 …
Read More »Royal Mail hiring Scottish island posties with no experience needed
The Royal Mail is currently advertising job openings on three Scottish islands. The British postal service is looking to hire postpeople on the Isle of Skye, the Isle of Mull, and Islay. The positions will be based in the towns of Portree, Tobermory, and Port Ellen respectively. For anyone who …
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