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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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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Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register IMF, World Bank expect global slowdown STOXX 600 set to fall 2.4% for the week Logistics firms dragged by FedEx warning Sept 16 (Reuters) – European shares slid 1.2% on Friday as recession warnings from two major global financial institutions and …
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