A highlighted statistic said that Royal Mail handles 7bn letters a day; as the main text of the article made clear, that is an annual figure (Royal Mail wants second-class letter delivery cut to every other weekday, 4 April, p2). The British Nutrition Foundation’s recommended daily protein intake is 56g …
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By Jessica Clark Updated: 17:03 EDT, 22 April 2024 Takeover battle: Royal mail wants permission to cut second class deliveries Royal Mail has urged regulators to allow it to cut second class deliveries as it tries to fight off a takeover by a billionaire dubbed the ‘Czech Sphinx’. Parent company …
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The FTSE 100 bounced back as geopolitical tensions eased, with neither Israel nor Iran launching fresh retaliatory attacks over the weekend while the US passed a crucial aid package for Ukraine. Fears of a Russian victory over Ukraine have dissipated, with the long-awaited passing of the $60.8bn (£49.2bn) funding deal by the US House …
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2. Royal Mail owner doubles down on calls for regulatory change. Royal Mail's universal service obligation, legally requiring the letter service, had … Source link
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Proactive Investors – Royal Mail (LON:) owner International Distribution Services PLC has been dubbed “vulnerable to corporate predators” due to obligations requiring letters be delivered six days a week. IDS’ third-largest shareholder, Redwheel, urged regulators to scale back the requirements under its universal service obligations following a takeover attempt by …
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Most of us take a cruise to do not much but relax – but this high dive is proof you can still find an adrenaline rush onboard. In a death-defying video, Ginni van Katwijk, a trained high diver for Royal Caribbean, performs a spectacular leap on the Harmony of the …
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Royal Mail in play amid UK postal sector review. Non-UK ownership mooted for service, founded by Henry VIII, facing challenges. Keith Mullin 22 Apr … Source link
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Royal Mail is pressuring regulators to approve plans for less frequent letter deliveries, as the company scrambles to fend off a £3.1bn takeover bid from a Czech billionaire. International Distributions Services (IDS), Royal Mail’s parent company, said foot-dragging by Ofcom had “held back” plans to modernise the company. Keith Williams, …
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The Queen joked about members of her late father’s regiment’s capacity to drink beer during her first visit to their barracks since she was appointed as colonel-in-chief. The Royal Lancers carry a significant connection for Queen Camilla, 76, as her father Major Bruce Shand served with the 12th Lancers during …
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It is now more than three decades since Prince Edward dramatically quit the Royal Marine training programme. Back in 1987, it had been hoped the Queen’s youngest son might be something of a royal advertisement for our armed forces. When it emerged that Edward’s father, Prince Philip, was Captain General …
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