The controversial alliance between British Airways and American Airlines is back on the agenda as the British and US governments hold talks in London today aimed at liberalising air services. BA and KLM, the Dutch flag carrier, said yesterday they were discussing ways to co-operate to cut costs and increase revenues, both with each other and with other European airlines.
Read MoreAccording to the British publication, Marketing, “the
Federation of European Direct Marketing (FEDMA) has stepped up its demands
for the European Commission to set a date for the liberalisation of EU
postal services. The industry body has signed up to The Platform For Postal
Reform, which lobbies for full liberalisation and includes representatives
of postal operators, business users, customers and national interest
organisations.”
UK volume, market for internal express delivery service, by time sensitivity
UK value market for internal express delivery service, by time sensitivity
UK express delivery service, by mode of transport
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Read MoreBritish Telecommunications has expressed an interest in running a fleet of 40,000 vehicles owned by the Post Office in a marked reversal of its recent disposal strategy.
Consignia, the renamed group which runs the Royal Mail, has asked for tenders from companies interested in managing the Post Office fleet, which is one of the largest in the country.
GUS fulfilment arm Reality has had its contract to handle parcel deliveries for TV shopping giant QVC extended by 3 years. Reality has been QVCs partner since the channels UK launch in 1993.
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