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Royal Mail shares 3% higher, Anglo American leads FTSE 100 Royal Mail shares rose again today as the appointment of a new boss got the City’s stamp of approval following a year of strike turmoil. Martin Seidenberg takes charge of owner International Distributions Services from next month, with one of …

T he company behind Royal Mail has appointed its next boss from its rapidly growing Dutch subsidiary following a bruising time for the logistics giant. International Distributions Services (IDS) said that Martin Seidenberg will become chief executive of the group. Since 2020 he has run GLS – an Amsterdam-based parcel …

Royal Mail has slashed the opening hours at some of its North Staffordshire delivery offices. StokeonTrentLive readers have confirmed that opening times have this week been cut at its depots on Bengry Road, in Normacot, and on Brock Way, in Silverdale. The Silverdale changes mean the centre now shuts earlier …

A change will be made to UK passports for the first time in 70 years. Prior to her death in September of last year, UK passports were issued by the late Queen Elizabeth II, under Her Majesty’s name. As reported by the Liverpool Echo, passports issued up until recently state: …

Royal Mail are recruiting in Birmingham – and there are jobs with salaries pushing £35,000 if you fancy a career change or are looking for the next step in your career. The roles available in and around Birmingham include delivery drivers, vehicle technicians and more strategic roles to keep the …

A plan to try to control the amount of high-rise student accommodation being built in a part of Nottingham has been adopted by the city council amid concerns a ‘monolithic’ barrier could split the area in two. The authority has drawn up what’s known as a ‘Supplementary Planning Document’, or …

“It’s bent!” shouted Mark Francois. “Bent!” And with that verdict, the Second Delegated Legislation Committee descended into a wild riot of affronted dignity and unparliamentary language. How did we get here? This obscure committee was set to wave through something thrilling called the Postal Packets (Miscellaneous Amendments) Regulations 2023 – …

Every month brings changes on the money front, but there’s three dates not to missed at the end of July – and overlooking these key deadlines could hit you in the pocket. This month started with the new Ofgem energy price cap of £2063 for an average household coming into …

Royal Mail delivery lorries will run on vegetable oil in Greater Manchester as part of ambitious new plans for the company to tackle carbon emissions. A number of its larger fleet vehicles at the Manchester vehicle operating centre, as well as locations in Sheffield and the Midlands will see heavy …

R oyal Mail has won a five-year contract for the collection and delivery of passports and supporting documents including UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) travel documents. The contract also includes the delivery of internal mail between HM Passport Office offices and other Government offices. Royal Mail will also be working …