Watchdog: ‘Unsustainable’ Royal Mail could be allowed to deliver post on only three days of the week January 24, 2024 The communications watchdog has called for modernisation of the Royal Mail and postal service for the modern age – with proposals including a slower first-class service and reducing the number of delivery days from six to three. Ofcom this morning called for a “national debate” on the future of the UK’s postal service. Following the [...]
Mark Kleinman: Post Office needs new leaders to deliver January 24, 2024 Mark Kleinman is Sky News’ City Editor and is the man that gets the City talking in his weekly City A.M. column.
BBC could ‘crush’ local news warns trade body amid ‘misguided’ Ofcom review January 22, 2024 The BBC could cause serious harm to local news publishers who cannot compete with the broadcaster, the News Media Association has warned.
Royal Mail chief warns network ‘not sustainable’ and ‘urgent action’ needed to save it January 18, 2024 The chief of embattled Royal Mail has called for "urgent action" as the postal service braces against inflation and dwindling letter volumes.
Could Elon Musk fix Britain’s rural connection gaps? BT is mulling a deal with Starlink January 15, 2024 BT is in talks with Starlink, Elon Musk's internet satellite 'constellation', as it tries to plug connectivity gaps in remote areas.
John Lewis brings back former fashion boss in bid to turn fortunes around January 12, 2024 John Lewis is bringing back its former director Peter Ruis to lead the department chain, in its latest efforts to turnaround the business. Ruis will return to the ailing retailer as executive director after a near decade long hiatus. The high street heavyweight has had senior level stints at some of the world’s most recognised [...]
The Post Office scandal is a shocking example of how arms-length bodies allow government to escape accountability January 11, 2024 The Post Office scandal is a shocking example of how arms-length bodies allow government to escape accountability, writes Matthew Lesh.
BT misses deadline to remove Huawei technology January 3, 2024 British telecoms giant BT has missed the deadline to remove Huawei technology from its core network, meaning it could soon face a fine.
Telegraph’s attempt to appoint new finance chief under scrutiny amid government restrictions on group January 3, 2024 The Telegraph is reportedly facing a government review over an attempted replacement of its finance chief amid a probe into a potential takeover by an Abu Dhabi-backed fund.
Royal Mail to introduce parcel lockers to keep pace with Amazon December 27, 2023 Royal Mail has announced plans to use parcel lockers after criticism for slow deliveries and claims of neglected letters.