(Bloomberg) — Asda has appointed former boss Allan Leighton as executive chair, as the struggling grocer looks to turn around its fortunes. Leighton will succeed Stuart Rose, Asda said in a statement on Saturday. Rose, who joined the company three years ago, will remain on the board to ensure an …
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Prince Andrew is facing mounting pressure to reveal the mystery financier that has allowed him to avoid eviction from the Royal Lodge. The disgraced Duke of York, 64, was poised to leave the sprawling property on the grounds of Windsor Castle after King Charles refused to continue financially carrying his …
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Quadient (Euronext: QDT), a global automation platform powering secure and sustainable business connections, has partnered with Co-op in the United Kingdom to deliver further parcel locker growth and added convenience to its communities, it has revealed today. The partnership to supply Parcel Pending by Quadient lockers to Co-op’s stores, aims …
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(Bloomberg) — Ingredients company Tate & Lyle Plc surged after the Financial Times reported that buyout group Advent International is preparing a takeover bid. Shares in the London-listed supplier to food producers rose more than 12% on the report, giving the company a market capitalization of about £3.2 billion ($4.2 …
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Historic Postal Service Will Prioritise Workforce Wellbeing Through Data-Driven Insights and Personalised Actions LONDON, Oct. 10, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Workday Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), a leading provider of solutions to help organisations manage their people and money, today announced Royal Mail’s selection of Workday Peakon Employee Voice to drive positive change among its workforce of over 125,000 …
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A special set of stamps is being issued to mark the 60th anniversary of rock band The Who. And they look all kinds of nice. ADVERTISEMENT Royal Mail is marking the 60th anniversary of the British rock band The Who with a set of 12 stamps, which feature images of …
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NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Report on how AI is driving market transformation – The Logistics Market in APAC size is estimated to grow by USD 175.1 billion from 2024-2028, according to Technavio. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of almost 5.97% during the forecast period. …
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(Bloomberg) — A Russian criminal gang secretly conducted cyberattacks and espionage operations against NATO allies on the orders of the Kremlin’s intelligence services, according to the UK’s National Crime Agency. Evil Corp., which includes a man who gained notoriety for driving a Lamborghini luxury sports car, launched the hacks prior …
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Former United Kingdom Prime Minister Boris Johnson claims Queen Elizabeth II was diagnosed with bone cancer in her final years. Johnson, 60, reflected on his relationship with the late royal in his upcoming memoir, “Unleashed,” detailing his final meeting with the Queen at Balmoral Castle in September 2022 — just days before …
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(Bloomberg) — UK-listed companies continue to be targeted by foreign bidders amid cheap valuations, potentially fanning concerns about a shrinking London market. The agreement for Colorado-based AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. to buy Centamin Plc marks the 12th foreign takeover of a FTSE All Share Index company announced this year, including deals …
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