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UK drivers desert container runs for sectors that deliver better pay and conditions

Hermes Headlines

Ti: Private equity invests in Hermes

Premium / M&A radar: Hermes won’t be FedEx’s next TNT Express (hopefully)

News / Could Hermes pave the way to a B2C network in Europe for FedEx?

PB: FedEx closes in on Hermes deal

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Recommends / Delivery firm Hermes to pay gig workers if they must self-isolate

News / E-commerce driving expansion and change at delivery firms at breakneck speed

People / Mike Hancox to replace Andrew Peeler at the helm of Yodel

Recommends / Hermes and Seko Logistics join hands in Germany

Recommends / Hermes 'trained’ managers to mislead tax inspectors

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UK drivers desert container runs for sectors that deliver better pay and conditions

Hermes Headlines

Ti: Private equity invests in Hermes

Premium / M&A radar: Hermes won’t be FedEx’s next TNT Express (hopefully)

News / Could Hermes pave the way to a B2C network in Europe for FedEx?

PB: FedEx closes in on Hermes deal

COMPANY NOTICES

Recommends / Delivery firm Hermes to pay gig workers if they must self-isolate

News / E-commerce driving expansion and change at delivery firms at breakneck speed

People / Mike Hancox to replace Andrew Peeler at the helm of Yodel

Recommends / Hermes and Seko Logistics join hands in Germany

Recommends / Hermes 'trained’ managers to mislead tax inspectors

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News / A niche opens up as integrators choose not to bulk up for e-commerce deliveries

People / Carole Walker appointed CEO of Hermes Europe

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