Just possibly all is not lost. Maggie Simpson, director general of the Rail Freight Group, the umbrella organisation for the industry, reckons several companies may be interested in carrying mail: “I am optimistic that some of this traffic will eventually find its way back. Rail has so many advantages, notably …
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Prof Mariarosaria Taddeo, an Oxford University academic specialising in the ethics of defence technologies, told Politico: “It’s not a problem if AI is used to support decision-making, but the question is if it is used to support decision-making or if the AI is adopted without any critical thinking.” She added: …
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Trolls have targeted the female New Zealand Navy captain after a $100million ship sank under her command, forcing the country’s Defence Minister to blast the ‘armchair admirals’ and stress her gender was not to blame. HMNZS Manawanui, the Royal New Zealand Navy’s specialist dive and hydrographic vessel, was conducting a reef survey …
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The Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) is seeking feedback on the proposals until 19 November as it aims to “modernise” the pension system and build on the launch of Royal Mail’s CDC plan, which opened to members yesterday (8 October). The consultation is focused on rules for multi-employer CDC …
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By Martin Robinson, Chief Reporter Published: 02:40 EDT, 8 October 2024 | Updated: 04:16 EDT, 8 October 2024 Police have today cornered and captured a prisoner who went on the run after escaping from Salford Royal Hospital. Jonathon Windsor, 31, ‘escaped lawful custody’ while being ‘escorted by prison staff’, Greater Manchester …
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The new model was the result of months of negotiations between Royal Mail and unions including the Communication Workers’ Union (CWU) and Unite, supported by advisers such as First Actuarial. Angela Gough, director of group pensions at Royal Mail, said: “Today heralds an exciting development for Royal Mail and for …
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By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 19:29 EDT, 5 October 2024 | Updated: 20:01 EDT, 5 October 2024 In a move that could see you editing your Christmas card list down to single figures, stamp prices are on the rise again tomorrow – a mere six months after the previous increase. …
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By Milo Pope Published: 20:53 EDT, 2 October 2024 | Updated: 21:18 EDT, 2 October 2024 A special set of stamps have been issued to mark the 60th anniversary of British rock band The Who. The Royal Mail revealed details of 12 stamps which feature images of some of the rock …
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Royal Mail today revealed images of a set of 12 Special Stamps being issued to celebrate one of the UK’s most innovative and influential bands of the rock and roll era, The Who. Eight stamps feature images of some of their most popular and iconic album covers: My Generation, 1965; …
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By Katherine Lawton Published: 15:32 EDT, 2 October 2024 | Updated: 15:59 EDT, 2 October 2024 The Royal Family’s social media has been hit with ‘anti-Semitic’ and ‘disgusting’ comments after they uploaded a post to celebrate a Jewish holiday. The post reads ‘Happy Rosh Hashanah’ – the Jewish New Year …
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