The Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský’s takeover bid for Royal Mail has been called in by the UK government for closer scrutiny of any national security risks including potential links to Russia, the Guardian understands. Royal Mail’s owner, International Distribution Services (IDS), agreed to a £3.57bn takeover by its largest shareholder, …
Read More »Irish sisters christen US warship bearing name of…
With an Irish flag overhead and bagpipes playing, three sisters of an Irish-born recipient of the Navy Cross christened a warship bearing his name on Saturday — and secured a promise that the ship will visit Ireland. The future USS Patrick Gallagher is a guided missile destroyer that is under …
Read More »UK’s first drone delivery service launched by Royal Mail | World News
The UK’s first drone delivery service has been launched by Royal Mail on the Orkney islands off the coast of Scotland. The drones, Speedbird Aero DLV-2 model, can carry payloads of up to 6 kg. Chris Paxton, head of drone trials at Royal Mail, said it would assist the company’s …
Read More »Indian-origin employee wins ₹25 crore from UK’s Royal Mail over bullying claims | World News
An Indian-origin employee of UK’s Royal Mail who had claimed that she was bullied by her boss has won a compensation of £2.4 million (₹25 crore). Kam Jhuti had alleged that her boss intimidated and harassed her after she raised concerns that a colleague secured their bonus illegitimately. This is …
Read More »Letter arrives almost 30 years after it was posted in UK; sender & recipient both dead | Miscellaneous News
A 60-year-old man in UK has received a letter that was posted in 1995, the BBC reported. John Rainbow said he was “shocked” by the delivery as the letter was addressed to a previous house owner. The letter is about family stories dating back to the 1880s, containing childhood memories. …
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Read More »What Will Boris Johnson’s Premiership Mean For Uganda?
et’s watch Boris’ foreign policy thrust. Having been her Majesty’s Secretary of State for the Foreign & Commonwealth, he knows a thing or two about international politics. et’s watch Boris’ foreign policy thrust. Having been her Majesty’s Secretary of State for the Foreign & Commonwealth, he knows a thing or …
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