A move to close all county council offices in Chesterfield and transfer 500 staff has been criticised as “idiotic, shoddy and disrespectful”. This week the Local Democracy Reporting Service exclusively detailed Derbyshire County Council ’s plans to close all 10 of its Chesterfield area offices, including one apiece in Clay …
Read More »ROBERT HARDMAN: The King and Queen seemed touched by warm welcome on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile
Presented with crown, sceptre and sword (carried with great poise by a lady in a striking blue outfit), serenaded by a magnificent repertoire of music both sublime and uplifting, the King must have felt a slight sense of deja vu. The rest of us certainly did. Didn’t we just go …
Read More »Global Courier, Express, and Parcel (CEP) Market Revenues
Hyderabad, July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — According to a new market research report titled “Courier Express and Parcel (CEP) Market Report (2023-2028),” the market is estimated at USD 457.38 billion in 2023. It is expected to register a CAGR of 10.64% during the forecast period. Strong domestic e-commerce sales …
Read More »Russian cyberattack paralyses Japan’s largest port
Russian hackers brought Japan’s busiest cargo port to a virtual standstill for two days with a cyberattack on the system that manages the loading and offloading of containers. Nagoya port, which is a main shipping hub for the carmaker Toyota, was targeted on Tuesday morning by the Russia-based LockBit hacker …
Read More »Royal Mail runs swap out scheme for non-barcoded stamps ahead of July 31 deadline
Time is running out to use regular stamps without a barcode. After July 31 anyone found using non-barcoded definitive stamps to send a letter risks a surcharge being added to their post – so here’s how the changeover is set to work. Stamps without a barcode can’t be used after …
Read More »Pride of Andover Awards: New sponsors announced
They have been welcomed as sponsors for the Inspiring Others Award, which is an extremely popular category that recognises an individual who through the exceptional nature of their actions has inspired others to overcome barriers to their own achievement. Andover Aesthetic Practitioners is owned and run by sister duo, Nickie Chalk and …
Read More »Ferry to take over Jersey mail plane deliveries – BBC News
Royal Mail said the removal of the plane will "result in a two-day service" for the ferry. Source link
Read More »How we met: ‘The women’s loo queue was endless. I popped into the men’s – and found my perfect match’ | Relationships
In 2002, Sheema was enjoying single life, working for the Royal Mail and living with her best friend in a flatshare in Camberwell in south London. One October day, she met a friend for a drink after the gym. “She told me she was meeting her boyfriend and one of …
Read More »UK workplace diversity and inclusion progress has stalled
While many UK employers have increased their diversity and inclusion focus, progress on gender parity, age, socio-economic status and sexual orientation has stalled, according to new research. Alfa, Barclays, Britvic, Havas, KPMG, Lexis Nexis Risk Solutions, Pfizer, Royal Mail, Verizon, and Yahoo took part in Dial Global’s Diversity review 2023, …
Read More »Citizens Advice North Herts: Swapping your non-barcoded stamps
Initially, non-barcoded stamps were due to be phased out by January 31, 2023, but the deadline was extended giving customers longer to use up their old, non-barcoded stamps. The new deadline is now July 31, 2023. It’s worth checking to see if you have any stamps tucked away to avoid …
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