The boss of Royal Mail is to step down, its parent group confirmed Friday, after lawmakers criticised the former state-monopoly’s performance, which has been hit by mass strikes. Chief executive Simon Thompson “informed the board of his intention to step down” after concluding it was “the right time to move …
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Simon Thompson is set for a pay-off of up to £700,000 after quitting as the boss of Royal Mail in the wake of a tempestuous battle with union leaders. Mr Thompson will formally step down from the helm of Royal Mail in autumn, leaving the UK postal monopoly on the …
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Click here to sign up to our free newsletters! Some of the stamps set to go down well with fans of the classic Blackadder series on TV. Royal Mail today announced the launch of 12 Special Stamps being issued to mark the 40th anniversary of the classic British sitcom, …
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Nick Freeman, the motoring lawyer known as Mr Loophole, said that disruption to the postal deliveries could allow speeding motorists to escape a fine or points on their driving licence. Laws state that anyone caught speeding must receive a Notice of Intended Prosecution (NIP) within 14 days of the …
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The Labour MP has built up something of a following on the Left for his perceived skewering of company bosses during his time overseeing the business select committee but the impression was that he had already made up his mind about the Royal Mail chief. This was reinforced by the …
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The chief executive of Royal Mail is preparing to step down amid a row over deliveries and after a year-long clash with workers over pay. Simon Thompson, who has spent two years at the helm of Royal Mail, is expected to step down within weeks, according to Sky News. During …
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Rita and Carl Hulme stand with King Charles merchandise at Blimeys British Store and Gift Shop in Essex, Ont., on April 16.Nicole OSBORNE/The Canadian Press When Queen Elizabeth died in September, Carl Hulme happened to be in England – the perfect spot to scoop up commemorative fine bone china, tea …
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Hundreds of pension schemes have been ordered to check whether their data was stolen by cyber criminals during a major hack of Britain’s biggest outsourcer. In the latest twist following a serious cyber attack on Capita, The Pensions Regulator said it had told schemes that use the company as an …
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A British entrepreneur behind an eco-friendly landscaping business that counts the Royal Parks among its customers is in line for a £40m payday. Peter Fane, 60, owns 21pc of Nurture Landscaping Group, which has just secured investment from private equity firm All Seas Capital in a deal valuing the business …
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A spokesman said: “The CBI shares the shock and revulsion at the events that have taken place in our organisation, and at past failures that allowed these events to happen. We are deeply sorry and express our profound regret to the women who have endured these horrific experiences. “We have …
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