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Hays sees 'Evolution not Revolution' of UK mail market

Posted by | Mar 5, 2002 | |

Bob Lawson, chairman and acting chief exective of Hays PLC said he believes the UK mail market is facing a period of evolution rather than revolution despite the crisis facing Consignia. Speaking in a conference call Lawson told reporters: “This whole development of the mail market is evolutionary and it is going to take time. There are no quick revolutionary wins in this thing, it’s going to be long term evolution because what we’re impacting is major corporations deciding to resource and handle their mail differently.”

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Fears grow over postal shake-up

Posted by | Mar 5, 2002 | |

Controversial plans to end the UK’s mail monopoly are set to be watered down amid government concern that postal services will collapse if competition is introduced too soon. Within the next 10 days, Consignia will warn the regulator that its losses have climbed from £1m a day to £1.5m after the worst January on record. This evidence of a worsening financial crisis at the group is expected to trigger a climbdown by Postcomm which is now showing increased willingness to respond to consultation.

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SRA must heed rail freight requirements

Posted by | Mar 4, 2002 | |

The test of the Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) is to deliver an upgraded West Coast Main Line (WCML) which has the additional capacity required for rail freight growth. If the SRA fails on this test then a key part of its Strategic Plan will be called into question.” That was the statement made by Graham Smith. planning director of rail freight operator EWS at the recent National Rail Conference in London.

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Making plans now the skies are open

Posted by | Mar 4, 2002 | |

The woes that have beset the airline industry following the tragic events on 11 September have not spared the French air freight market.
National carrier Air France experienced further severe disruption on its US services.

On new year ‘s eve, its Paris/Washington flight was forced to make an emergency landing after the discovery of a suspicious substance onboard.

However, the airline has rebounded following the signing of the long sought after US Open Skies agreement.

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Consignia chiefs in line for 10% pay rises

Posted by | Mar 4, 2002 | |

Ministers have sanctioned 10% pay rises for the chief executive and another director of Consignia, it has been confirmed. The rises for chief executive John Roberts and Jerry Cope, head of mail services, have been approved by the Department of Trade and Industry, a spokeswoman said. Consignia chairman Allan Leighton is angered by the deal, according to The Times.

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Industry post march

Posted by | Mar 4, 2002 | |

A national march and demonstration by the Communication Workers Untion is to be held in London on 16 March to warn the public of the dangers to the postal service of increased competition.

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