The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has said that its members will stage six more strikes in December, including on Christmas Eve. In a long-running dispute over pay and service conditions, the Royal Mail workers will hold strikes on December 9, 11, 14, 15, 23, and 24. The workers will also …
Read More »Aardman Welcomes Lydia Gough as Sales and Marketing Manager
The multi-award-winning independent animation studio Aardman has today (10th November) announced the appointment of Lydia Gough as its new Sales and Marketing Manager for Agencies and Brands. Gough will be responsible for the ongoing business development of Aardman’s creative services, showcasing the studio’s director and producer talent and world-famous animation …
Read More »Royal Mail’s largest labour union rejects new conditional pay offer
New pay offer includes a 7% salary hike over two years Conditions for hike include changes to Sunday working CWU says it would vote to take further strike action Oct 31 (Reuters) – The dispute between Britain’s Royal Mail and its largest labour union flared up again on Monday after …
Read More »UK will not take action over Czech mogul’s plan to raise Royal Mail stake
Oct 31 (Reuters) – Britain is no longer intervening in Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s plan to increase his stake in Royal Mail parent International Distributions Services (IDSI.L), sending the company’s shares up more than 7% on Monday. In August, Royal Mail said it had been notified by then business minister …
Read More »Royal Mail, union agree on talks over pay through arbitration
Oct 24 (Reuters) – Britain’s Royal Mail and its largest labour union have agreed to engage in talks through the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) to resolve their ongoing dispute over pay, the postal service’s parent company said on Monday. International Distributions Services (IDSI.L) said the opening session for …
Read More »Factbox: Strikes, protests in Europe over cost of living and pay
Oct 18 (Reuters) – European countries are facing more strikes and protests due to high energy prices and mounting costs of living. Here are details of some industrial actions and demonstrations. FRANCE Regional train traffic in France was cut by about half on Tuesday as several unions called a nationwide …
Read More »UK rail and postal workers speak during Saturday’s joint strike action
World Socialist Web Site reporters spoke to workers involved in Saturday’s strikes in Britain. These saw the almost complete shutdown of the UK’s rail network, alongside a national strike by 115,000 postal workers, and industrial action at two of the country’s largest ports, Liverpool and Felixstowe. At the train drivers …
Read More »Train services crippled by fresh strike, as Royal Mail staff walk out for second day – MKFM 106.3FM
Rail passengers have been urged to only travel if “absolutely necessary” today as members of four trade unions stage a 24-hour walkout. The latest strike by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), Aslef, Unite and the Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association (TSSA) is expected to cause the worst …
Read More »New coins, banknotes, stamps and cypher for Britain’s King Charles
Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register LONDON, Sept 27 (Reuters) – Britain will gradually see coins, banknotes and stamps bearing the image of King Charles, while the new monarch’s cypher will also appear on government buildings and red mail pillar boxes, manufacturers and Buckingham Palace announced on …
Read More »UK stocks fall as weak retail sales fan recession fears
Pedestrians leave and enter the London Stock Exchange in London, Britain August 15, 2017. REUTERS/Neil Hall/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register GBP trades below 1.14 for first time since 1985 UK retail sales plunge, underlining risk of recession FTSE 100 down 0.6%, FTSE 250 off …
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