The UK Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee (PWRFC) held a Zoom meeting on Sunday to discuss a strategy to fight back against the attacks by Royal Mail and takeover of the company, and parent group International Distribution Services (IDS), by billionaire Daniel Kretinsky and his private equity firm EP Group. Royal …
Read More »“The urgent need to develop rank-and-file committees in every workplace and across national boundaries has never been clearer”
The following remarks were delivered at a Zoom meeting of Royal Mail workers on Sunday as a message of solidarity from the Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee at Canada Post. The meeting of the Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee (UK) was held to discuss a fightback against the collusion of the Communication …
Read More »Government announces £88m for ‘next generation’ zero emission vehicle tech
A fleet of 46 green vehicle technology projects, ranging from ultra-lightweight vehicles and zero emission buses to new battery technologies and electric trucks for Royal Mail and the NHS, are to share £88m in government funding. Announced today by Minister for Industry and Decarbonisation Sarah Jones, the joint industry and …
Read More »Roads to shut in town for poignant reason – Britain’s ‘darkest hour’
Cheltenham is set to honour the 84th anniversary of the momentous Battle of Britain on Sunday (September 15).. The town will pay tribute to RAF Fighter Command’s significant triumph over the German Luftwaffe back in 1940. A poignant ceremony will take place at the War Memorial at 11am to mark …
Read More »Creepy crawlies or misunderstood beauties? Royal Mail unveils stunning set of spider stamps (and they make your post look like it’s infested!)
Arachnophobes may soon drop their post in horror as the Royal Mail has revealed new stamps featuring UK spiders. Ten of the web-weaving wonders found on British shores feature in the collection, including the cucumber spider, so called for its light green abdomen. There’s also the ladybird spider, named after …
Read More »Royal Mail unveils 10 special stamps with stunning images of spiders found in UK
Royal Mail has unveiled images of a set of 10 new stamps featuring original illustrations of spiders found in the UK. The images are of the Sand Bear Spider, Cucumber Spider, Woodland Jumping Spider, Four-spotted Orbweb Spider, Nurseryweb Spider, Ladybird Spider, Candy-striped Spider, Wasp Spider, Zebra Spider and Heather Crab …
Read More »Spiders in the spotlight on new Royal Mail stamps – Evening Standard
Royal Mail has revealed images of a set of 10 new stamps featuring original illustrations of spiders found in the UK. · Previously butterflies, bees … Source link
Read More »First look inside £500m development in Bristol’s Temple Quarter
A £500m project in Bristol is edging closer to completion as the main structure was completed today and the countdown to opening in two years’ time has commenced. The new Enterprise Campus at Temple Quarter, from the University of Bristol and part of the regeneration of the area, will open …
Read More »Heartbeat fans can buy iconic property from the set for £290k
Fans of the classic ITV drama, Heartbeat, have a unique opportunity to purchase the iconic Aidensfield post office as it hits the market for £290,000. The property, a significant feature in the beloved series which starred notable actors such as Nick Berry, Mark Jordon and Bill Maynard, is now for …
Read More »Former Cambs Post Office closed for more than a decade up for sale for £4.5million
A former historic post office and telephone exchange in Wisbech has been put on the market. The building, on Bridge Street, is listed at an asking price of £4.5 million. The post office building is Grade II listed and reportedly dates back to 19th century. According to Historic England, it …
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