Stockbrokers believe the overseas arm GLS, seen as the “jewel in the crown” of Royal Mail’s business, is likely to most interest Mr Kretinsky. He said: “Similar to all other investments undertaken via Vesa Equity Investment, it also applies for Royal Mail that we join companies of whose fundamental value …
Read More »Kent County Council spends around £2 million maintaining its Maidstone HQ
Public cash is being “thrown down a hole” to keep County Hall running during the coronavirus crisis, says a finance councillor. Around £2million is being spent each year on the safety and basic maintenance costs of Kent County Council’s (KCC) historic headquarters in Maidstone which was built in 1888. KCC’s …
Read More »Road safety fears at Hoole bridge over giant ad screen plan
Road safety concerns are being raised about plans for a pair of giant LED advertising screens facing the traffic in both directions on Chester’s Hoole bridge. Alight Media has applied for consent to display an advertisement in the form of two screens each measuring six metres in width and three …
Read More »Royal Mail wants to trial super-sized ‘parcel boxes’ in Walsall so people can avoid the Post Office
A futuristic parcel box could appear in Walsall town centre as part of a nation-wide trial to battle Covid-19. The 6ft wide steel box – twice the size of a standard mail box – will allow the public to post large parcels, which would normally have to be sent via …
Read More »Major disruption to postal services as roof collapses at Royal Mail centre
Households across Burton and Derbyshire could see “major disruption” to their post today after a roof “gave way” at a Royal Mail centre. Following the heavy rainfall on Wednesday, June 17, the Royal Mail centre in Padge Road, Beeston, was evacuated. According to mail workers, there will be disruption to …
Read More »Shocking ‘Class Dunts 2020’ Scottish Snapchat drugs menu used to post gear around UK
Scottish drug dealers are using Snapchat, Instagram and the Royal Mail to keep their criminal enterprises going during lockdown. Dealers are posting price lists on social media and shipping their gear from post offices around the UK. One drugs menu obtained by the Daily Record is called “Class Dunts 2020”. …
Read More »East Midlands Airport becomes “only UK airport” served by a direct cargo flight from China during lockdown
Management at East Midlands Airport say they have become the only UK airport to be served by a direct cargo flight from China during the lockdown. The new weekly link, launched by DHL Express from Hong Kong, is in response to growing demand for trade from Asia as markets start …
Read More »‘Conspiracy theory’ newspaper on coronavirus delivered by Royal Mail to Merseyside homes
A right-wing newspaper blaming the Chinese Communist party for the coronavirus has been landing on the doormats in homes across Merseyside. The publication, labelled as “full of conspiracy theories” by some concerned residents and politicians, was this week delivered by Royal Mail posties in the Kirkby area. And the 32-page …
Read More »‘Major disruption’ expected after Beeston Royal Mail centre evacuated due to flooding
Residents have been advised to expect mail disruption after heavy rain forced a major mail hub to be evacuated. The Royal Mail centre in Padge Road, Beeston, was evacuated on Wednesday, June 17 after huge downpours caused its roof to “give way”. The centre is a major hub for Nottinghamshire …
Read More »Royal Mail announces major change in delivery dates – starting from today
With the country in lockdown, more people than ever are using Royal Mail to keep in contact with loved ones. Whether that be for birthdays or just to send letters – either way, it had an impact on the company. Due to the impact coronavirus had on the company, the …
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