The boss of Royal Mail has told families that the HGV driver crisis and supply chain issues will not impact deliveries for Christmas. Simon Thompson, who was Ocado’s chief product officer before running the NHS Test and Trace app during the pandemic, said: ‘If you have a look at posting dates …
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Boss Simon Thompson insists the pandemic has triggered “a structural shift”, turbocharging demand for parcels and accelerating the long-term decline in letters. Despite a mini-revival in recent months, letter deliveries are a fifth lower than before coronavirus erupted. Yet this is Royal Mail. For a company that has been bringing …
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The family of a Royal Mail driver killed in a crash have paid an emotional tribute to a loving father, husband and son. David Nixon was driving a lorry when it collided with a car on the southbound carriageway on the A1M at Sawtry on Tuesday (November 16) at around …
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The Royal Mail has paid tribute to one of its staff who was killed in a crash on the A1(M) near Peterborough. Emergency services were called to the collision involving a postal lorry that caught fire and a car at Sawtry on Tuesday afternoon, November 16. The driver of the …
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In the half year end results for Royal Mail, published today (18 November), the postal company outlined more information on its current scheme, which will contain both its long-awaited collective defined contribution (CDC) section and its defined benefit (DB) lump sum (DBLS) offering. Based on current expectations, Royal Mail said …
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R oyal Mail is set to deliver a bonus to posties and other shareholders after half-year results today included a £200 million special dividend. Other beneficiaries will include multibillionaire Daniel Kretinsky, known as the Czech Sphinx, who has built a 15% stake in the company. Royal Mail’s latest figures show …
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Christmas is an expensive time of year, so many might be wondering if there’s a way to earn a bit of extra cash this winter. Students returning home for the holidays might be asking how they can stay afloat, while there’s plenty of families who could do with an extra …
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A Jobcentre leader says care, manufacturing, and freight transport are seeing high vacancies at the moment across Teesside. National employment figures were released by the Office for National Statistics on Tuesday – showing the North East saw its employment rate stand at 70.7% between July and September. This was down …
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The Queen could bring back a tradition and give members of her workforce a Christmas gift this year. Each and every year, Her Majesty’s present to staff goes viral and makes headlines. Over the years, the Queen has opted to rely on a trusted gift and given a Christmas pudding. …
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Unsung heroes were going about their daily duties at home and work when a big surprise landed at their doors. The ten “amazing” individuals had been nominated by friends, family and colleagues as Covid heroes for their outstanding efforts during the pandemic. They have all won a Christmas party at …
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