Couriers/delivery industry Pressure grows on DPD and Theresa May after courier dies of diabetes MPs and customers speak out after courier firm fined Don Lane for not finding cover while at doctor’s appointment Don Lane, who was a courier with DPD at its Bournemouth depot. Lane worked as a self-employed courier for DPD delivering parcels in Dorset on behalf of M&S, John Lewis and Amazon. His death has increased the political pressure for reform of work practices at the bottom of the UK’s labour market. “£150 is a lot of money for most people so people put their health second in order to provide for their family,” said a DPD courier in Peterborough, who asked not to be named. DPD said on Monday it was ready to discuss customer concerns about Lane’s death.

Source: The Guardian February 05, 2018 18:52 UTC