[ad_1] Postal workers have condemned the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and its endorsement of the Labour government’s rubber stamping of the £3.5 billion takeover of Royal Mail by billionaire Daniel Kretinsky. The WSWS article “The CWU’s ‘framework agreement’ backs Kretinsky’s Royal Mail takeover” subjected to close scrutiny the 12-page document drawn up after months of…
[ad_1] Trade Unions GMB union members struck on 23 and 24 December—and plan further action in January By Ben Windsor Downloading PDF. Please wait… Friday 27 December 2024 Issue 2936 Workers picket at the Frogmore Complex in Wandsworth, south London Outsourced traffic wardens in four south London boroughs are taking the fight to outsourcer Apcoa…
[ad_1] The Royal Mint has unveiled its 2025 annual coin set featuring five new commemorative designs. The collection includes two 50p coins, two £2 coins and a £5 coin, with prices starting from £39.50. The designs celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Red Arrows. Two 50p coins have been designed to celebrate the 60th anniversary…
[ad_1] King Charles has given one member of the Royal Family permission to break a Sandringham rule. King Charles allows one royal to flout a Sandringham rule first broken by Meghan Markle, it has been reported as the Royal Family celebrates Christmas. P rincess Margaret’s grandson, Samuel Chatto, was given special permission to invite his…
[ad_1] Annan’s Royal Mail delivery office in Station Road has had a festive buzz as the 24 staff have stepped up a gear for the Christmas rush across Dumfries and Galloway. The team not only deliver letters, cards and parcels to households and businesses in Annan but also to Eastriggs and Gretna and a number…
[ad_1] Royal Mail submitted its proposals for reform of its Universal Service Obligation, including changes to bulk mail and Second Class delivery frequencies… Prodigi acquired Amsterdam-based cloud printing specialist Peecho… The Arden Group acquired Lasercomb Dies… Folio Print Finishing was sold in a pre-pack deal to a second company owned by its directors, ATB –…
[ad_1] By ALEX BRUMMER Updated: 04:56 EST, 27 December 2024 Keir Starmer’s government doesn’t get business. Forget the pre-election hoopla of cosying up to enterprise and the £63billion of pledges made at the October 2024 investment summit. Starmer and the Chancellor Rachel Reeves are clueless on how to fulfil the growth mission. Labour’s agenda is…
[ad_1] This is the heartwarming moment Prince William told a young fan not to give Prince Louis Christmas chocolates, but to ‘keep them for yourself’ instead. The Prince of Wales, 42, officially stepped into father mode as he greeted friendly well wishers following the Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church on the Norfolk estate….
[ad_1] PA Media Robert Hudson, known as Rocky, started his Royal Mail career in December 1964 Britain’s longest-serving Royal Mail postman has recalled hand-delivering turkeys, kippers and last-minute gifts for Christmas as his record 60 years comes to an end. Robert Hudson, from Leyton, east London, started his career in December 1964 – aged 16…
[ad_1] Fans gushed over the Princess of Wales as she made a spectacular return to form at Sandringham this Christmas, after what has been a particularly difficult year for the Royal Family. Kate, 42, joined King Charles, Queen Camilla, the Prince of Wales, and other senior members of The Firm for the royal walkabout on…