A Royal Mail postman has revealed a “trade secret” that there is “no difference” between first and second-class stamps. Speaking to Matt Chorley on Times Radio, postal worker Andy Mason said the public could save some much-needed cash when sending letters and parcels because first-class stamps are “absolutely” pointless. The …
Read More »Posten Norge launches accessibility option for parcel box deliveries
Posten Norge has launched a service across Norway to enable people with disabilities to choose which parcel box they receive their parcels from. ‘) } // –> Packages will be delivered at a height of 38-122cm in the middle hatches of the parcel boxes to ensure that people with a …
Read More »Easter Ross boss fury over Royal Mail delays as vital parcels languish in Dingwall due to sick leave
Click here to sign up to our free newsletters! Dave McLaughlin, MD of Shandwick Supply Co, Evanton. AN Easter Ross businessman has protested to Royal Mail after vital post was delayed for 10 days in the Dingwall sorting office because of sick leave issues. Dave McLaughlin, managing director of …
Read More »A different kind of ransomware demand: Donate to charity to get your data back
A new and increasingly active ransomware group that’s attacked nearly 200 organizations in less than two months has a different spin on its extortion efforts: Don’t pay us, pay a charity. So far, this unnamed group that is at least publicly claiming to be driven by anti-capitalist sentiment and its …
Read More »I have a cunning plan; Blackadder’s guide to fostering long-term brand loyalty
Above: The Royal Mail recently released a set of stamps to celebrate Blackadder’s 40th anniversary. Writing the perfect script Just as a company is more than its CEO, Blackadder’s character roster extends beyond Edmund and Baldrick. Who could forget the baby-eating Bishop of Bath and Wells, the violent and corrupt clergymen? What about …
Read More »International Distributions Services shares fall as Royal Mail loses £1bn. What next?
Image source: Getty Images So far today, International Distributions Services (LSE:IDS) shares are down 2.5%. This compounds the 6% move lower yesterday, following the release of the preminary results for the 2022/23 financial year. Clearly, the results haven’t been taken well by investors. But with the stock now down 39% …
Read More »Pos Malaysia CEO: Our turnaround workstreams and transformation roadmap is progressing well
Pos Malaysia Berhad, the national post and parcel service provider, has announced its Q1, 2023 results with an improvement of 18.6% in loss before tax, versus the same period last year. The Group’s revenue totaled RM482.3 million in the quarter, a decrease of 0.4% (versus same period last year) and …
Read More »Vote YES to Business Recovery, Transformation & Growth
Postal, Royal Mail Group (EMP) May 19 2023 Serious discussion, robust debate and unity of purpose at London, Glasgow & Belfast local rep meetings, as all-UK tour concludes… Last week’s face-to-face meetings with delegates from Northern, South West and South Central England, the Midlands and Wales were followed …
Read More »Titanic shipwreck captured in 1st full-size 3D scan
A leading Titanic expert who was involved in the project called the modelling a “gamechanger.” NEW YORK — Deep-sea researchers have completed the first full-size digital scan of the Titanic, showing the entire wreck in unprecedented detail and clarity, the companies behind a new documentary on the wreck said Thursday. …
Read More »Business owners voice concerns over possible loss of Jersey’s mail plane
JERSEY business owners have raised concerns about Royal Mail plans to replace the Island’s daily mail flight with a slower, ‘clunky’ ferry service. One said he feared that local retailers selling on Amazon would be hit hard as the online giant prioritised sellers by delivery time as well as price. …
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