Logistics

Evri lays out expansion plans post-acquisition
Courier firm Evri has laid out plans to hire 9,000 staff across the UK in an ambitious expansion plan following a multi-billion pound takeover by private equity firm Apollo Global Management.

Yodel snapped up by Shift-led Bidco
Acquisitive delivery start-up Shift has snapped up Yodel in a rescue deal just days after rumours spread that it might be put into administration.

Barclay family accelerate Yodel sale to avoid administration
The Barclay family, owners of The Daily Telegraph, have accelerated efforts to sell Yodel, according to reports.

Investigation finds Royal Mail prioritising packages over letters
Royal Mail regularly prioritises the delivery of packages over letters, a Sunday Times investigation has found.

Driving down the cost of e-vehicles
It’s perfectly clear that the direction of travel in automotive – pun intended – is toward zero- emission vehicles. For the present, this means buying electric.