The Royal Mail share price, now known as International Distributions Services PLC (LON: IDS), remained muted after the Acas-facilitated talks between the Communication Workers Union (CWU) and Royal Mail ended without the two sides reaching an agreement. YOUR CAPITAL IS AT RISK. 81% OF RETAIL CFD ACCOUNTS LOSE MONEY. According …
Read More »WWE-Endeavor tie-up offers investors a sporting chance
News has emerged that Endeavor Group Holdings (US:EDR) is buying a majority stake in World Wrestling Entertainment (US:WWE) in a bid to create a $21.4bn (£17.5bn) business. Endeavor (formerly known as William Morris Endeavor and WME-IMG) already owns the Ultimate Fighting Championship and will hold a 51 per cent controlling …
Read More »Jersey Oil & Gas deal is being overlooked by investors
Farm-out of 50 per share in Greater Buchan Area (GBA) licenses Plan to target additional farm-out to retain a fully carried 20-25 per cent stake in project UK North Sea-focused upstream oil and gas company Jersey Oil & Gas (JOG:277p) has announced a farm-out of its GBA licenses to NEO, a major …
Read More »King Charles marks first key milestone of his reign
King Charles III has achieved a first key milestone in his reign as the portrait of him has begun to appear on all standard Royal Mail stamps. New Royal Mail stamps are featuring portrait of the 74-year-old monarch, who’s set to be crowned alongside his wife Queen Camilla on May …
Read More »Can brands still make an impact with April Fools Day?
Royal Mail bosses were forced to apologise after its Gloucester North delivery office displayed a poster, promising workers an 11% wage rise (Image: PA) After what seemed like an interminable March, full of snow, increasing inflation, and politics galore, April 1 was a chance for a new start – and …
Read More »UK health chiefs warn 4-day junior doctors’ strike risks patient safety
Strike action over pay by junior doctors in England next week will put patient safety at risk, frontline health leaders warned on Thursday, as fears grew of further stoppages by postal workers and teachers. NHS Providers, which represents health organisations across the country, said the four-day walkout by members of …
Read More »Are Post Offices open on Good Friday and Easter Monday?
Easter is fast approaching and many Brits will be looking forward to the extended bank holiday weekend. This year, Good Friday falls on April 7, while Easter Monday falls on April 10. For most workers who work a five-day-a-week shift, the Easter break means they’ll get the chance to rest …
Read More »Do DPD and Evri deliver on Good Friday? How deliveries work on bank holiday as Royal Mail post stops
This weekend is Easter, which means that there are two bank holidays: Good Friday and Easter Monday. Shop times change over bank holidays, as do bin dates, benefits payments and delivery slots. If you have ordered a package or are expecting a card, you might have to factor in unexpected …
Read More »Global economy faces weakest growth in 30 years, warns IMF
House price growth was at its weakest annually since October 2019, according to lender Halifax. It said the average sale price stood at £287,880 last month, with was 0.8pc up on February but only a 1.6pc annual gain. It comes as rival lender Nationwide said house prices have fallen by …
Read More »Net zero, Royal Mail, Home REIT By Sharecast
Thursday newspaper round-up: Net zero, Royal Mail, Home REIT Sharecast – The billionaire head of Canada’s largest grocery chain has been given a C$1.2m (US$890,000) raise, in a move likely to prompt controversy as grocery executives have faced sharp criticism for raising their prices amid record inflation. The raise for …
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