Ofcom, the government regulator responsible, is asking the public for views on plans to reduce Royal Mail’s legal obligation to deliver letters 6 days a week. Don’t let them get away with this. Use our handy six-step guide to respond to the Ofcom consultation – it only takes five minutes. But …
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The Princess Royal has paid her respects to those who lost their lives in the Lockerbie bombing which happened 35 years ago. On December 21 1988, a bomb exploded on Pan Am Flight 103 from Frankfurt to Detroit as it flew above the Dumfries and Galloway town, killing all 259 …
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The Media Leader’s interview series asks the media industry’s top salespeople revealing questions, drawn from our fishbowl. The questions will be drawn at random and contain some tricky posers set by the commercial chiefs themselves. This week is Phil Ricketts, wholesale commercial director at MarketReach. Phil Ricketts has held various positions …
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Havas CX helia has promoted Ben Braiden to head of MarTech and data. Stepping up from the role of managing partner at Havas CX helia, which he held for nine years, Braiden’s new role will see him drive the overarching MarTech and data strategy for Havas CX helia. Since joining …
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In an effort to increase “efficiency” among royal staff, British Monarch King Charles III is planning to cut off 20% of the middle-management staff of the UK Royal family. According to the British news outlet Daily Mail, Charles and Camilla are reportedly “dismayed” over the fact that too many staff …
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The Bank of England (BoE) has raised interest rates by 25 basis points to 5.25 percent, the 14th consecutive rise since December 2021. The BoE’s announcement Thursday, spelling financial disaster for millions, is a class war measure. It takes interest rates to their highest level in 15 years and deepens …
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Royal Mail has launched the first batch of drones in Orkney that will help people deliver parcels and letters, especially in times of emergency. The permanent drone delivery service is also made possible with the help of Skyports Drone Services. With this, expect to see no delays when receiving mail …
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Glencore shares lower, “buy” note boosts Hargreaves Lansdown Robust production figures by Glencore did little for its shares today as investors continue to fret over China’s faltering economic recovery. The Swiss commodities giant said lower output of key assets in copper, zinc and coal was no worse than expected as …
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The number of rental properties in London has fallen substantially since the pandemic according to research from the London School of Economics (LSE) and property firm Savills. A shortage of rental properties is forcing record numbers of tenants into temporary accommodation. Avondale Square estate, Bermondsey, London [Photo by Stephen Craven …
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LONDON: The UK’s Royal Mail (LON:IDSI) has awarded over 2.3 million pounds (approx Rs 24 crore) in compensation to a British-Indian former employee who was bullied and intimidated for blowing the whistle on potential fraud relating to bonuses.Kam Jhuti, a media specialist, was harassed by her boss Mike Widmer after …
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