Logistics and mail group International Distributions Services on Tuesday said it had appointed Emma Gilthorpe as chief executive of its subsidiary Royal Mail. Gilthorpe will join the embattled British postal operator on May 1, working with group chief executive Martin Seidenberg before taking over fully later in the summer months. …
Read More »Heathrow Exec Appointed New Head Of Britain’s Royal Mail
British postal operator Royal Mail is facing an overhaul to cut heavy losses Adrian DENNIS Text size Logistics and mail group International Distributions Services on Tuesday said it had appointed Emma Gilthorpe as chief executive of its subsidiary Royal Mail. Gilthorpe will join the embattled British postal operator on May …
Read More »UK Postal Workers Call Off Strikes
The dispute saw over 115,000 workers take 18 days of strike action in the final quarter of 2022 OLI SCARFF Text size Postal workers at the UK’s Royal Mail on Tuesday accepted a new pay deal to end a costly series of strikes. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) held a …
Read More »Special diversity stamps issued to mark King Charles III’s Coronation
A set of four stamps reflecting subjects close to the heart of King Charles III, such as diversity and the Commonwealth, has been unveiled to mark the 74-year-old monarch’s Coronation on Saturday. Royal Mail said the stamps illustrate the Coronation ceremony as well as some of the causes Charles has …
Read More »Royal Mail Plans Up To 10,000 Job Cuts
Royal Mail was buoyed by strong parcel demand during the pandemic, but reported a heavy loss for the last six months Justin TALLIS Text size UPDATES with union, latest share price reax British postal operator Royal Mail on Friday unveiled plans to axe up to 10,000 jobs, blaming the move …
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