Two Nottinghamshire post offices have been described as being “at risk” due to a change in a compensation scheme for those running them. The Post Office first started a scheme in 2011 to modernise all of its branches, but an option was created for postmasters who did not want to …
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The legend of Robin Hood and his role in English folklore is being celebrated with a new series of Royal Mail stamps. The infamous outlaw is appearing alongside Maid Marian, Little John, Friar Tuck, King Richard and the Sheriff an an exclusive set of 10 illustrated stamps. © Newark Advertiser …
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Nottingham’s legendary outlaw Robin Hood has been celebrated in new Royal Mail stamps. The set of stamps show 10 scenes in the life of the legendary outlaw. The images were illustrated by artist Jon McCoy who has also worked on feature films including The Batman, Star Wars: The Rise Of …
Read More »The 10 stamps show key moments in the legend of the outlaw, such as robbing the rich, capturing the sheriff and marrying Maid Marian. Other characters depicted on the stamps include Friar Tuck, Little John and King Richard. The illustrations were created by concept artist Jon McCoy, who has worked …
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Households across the UK missed out on deliveries and collections over the Easter bank holiday weekend, causing delays across the service. While Royal Mail confirmed that postal operations have resumed as normal today, some postcodes may experience disruption to air and road services. Here’s the full list of those affected. …
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The authorisation of the Royal Mail Collective Pension Plan (RMCPP) is the first in the UK, following TPR’s Pension Schemes Act 2021, which introduced an authorisation and supervision regime for CDC schemes. CDC schemes must meet stringent criteria including fitness and propriety requirements for those running the scheme, having the …
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By Martin Croucher (April 13, 2023, 4:26 PM BST) — The U.K.’s pension watchdog on Thursday approved the first of a new type of workplace retirement scheme, in what the government said was a landmark moment for the industry…. Stay ahead of the curve In the legal profession, information is …
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The Pensions Regulator (TPR) has assessed and authorised the UK’s first collective defined contribution (CDC) pension scheme, the Royal Mail Collective Pension Plan (RMCPP). TPR highlighted the “milestone” as demonstration of how the regulator is pursuing its strategy to embrace innovation to help meet pension savers’ needs. Commenting on the …
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Postal, Royal Mail Group (EMP) April 13 2023 There has been some good news relating to the Collective Pension Plan, in that the Pensions Regulator has informed the Trustees of the Plan that the application for authorisation has been successful. Reacting to the news, Andy Furey, CWU acting …
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Could the use of drones solve the problem of unreliable ferry services impacting mail deliveries to the Scottish islands? Royal Mail has teamed up with firm Skyports to use drones as part of the service to the Orkney Islands. They expect the three-month trial to “revolutionise connectivity, access and safety”. …
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