October 2013 Archives

Union calls off Royal Mail strike

October 30, 2013 Ashleigh Wight

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has called off the 24-hour Royal Mail and Parcelforce strike planned for Monday (4 November).

Yodel invests in additional sites to handle peak volumes

October 30, 2013 Ashleigh Wight

Yodel has unveiled plans to open 13 additional sites in the run-up to Christmas as part of its winter delivery plans.

CitySprint completes third acquisition since September

October 30, 2013 Ashleigh Wight

CitySprint is continuing its acquisition spree with the take-over of Southampton-based courier firm Dash-It, its third deal since the beginning of September.

Get your MT despite strike threat

October 30, 2013 Steve Hobson

Due to the threat of industrial action by Royal Mail staff, readers may experience a delay in receiving the 4 November issue of Motor Transport. To make sure you continue to keep up to date with all the key news in road transport, we have created a digital edition of that issue that can be accessed […]

Comic Relief supports Transaid with £1m

October 30, 2013 Steve Hobson

Comic Relief – which this year raised over £100m from its flagship event Red Nose Day – is backing Transaid with £1m of support over the next five years.

Royal Mail in daily talks with union ahead of strike

October 30, 2013 Ashleigh Wight

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has scheduled talks with Royal Mail every day this week to try to reach an agreement ahead of planned strike action next week (4 November).