Charles arrived at York Minster with the Queen Consort to cheers from hundreds of people who had lined the streets of the city waiting for the royal arrival. During the service, the numbers waiting in the sunshine around the cathedral swelled to thousands and, after the royal couple emerged, they …
Read More »Is there post today? How Royal Mail deliveries work around the UK on Good Friday and if Post Offices are open
Easter is eagerly awaited by Christians and non-Christians alike in the UK, with many people in the getting a long weekend with two national holidays. The first of these falls on Good Friday on 7 April, which commemorates the biblical story of the crucifixion of Jesus Christ at Calvary, and the second …
Read More »Deal between Royal Mail and union bosses ‘is half done’
Deal between Royal Mail and union bosses ‘is half done’ as last-ditch talks take place to avoid further strike action A CWU source said ‘half a deal’ was ready and a resolution could soon be found It comes after negotiations between the Union and Royal Mail stalled this week By …
Read More »Royal Mail sorry for ‘nasty’ April Fool’s prank telling striking staff everyone is getting pay rise
Royal Mail bosses have been forced to apologise after a manager announced a huge pay rise for ‘stressed-out’ striking staff – only for them to realise it’s a ‘horrible April Fools’ prank’. The letter claims Royal Mail and the Communication Worker’s Union (CWU) have ‘reached an agreement’ after months of …
Read More »Will I get post and deliveries over the Easter bank holiday? Royal Mail, DPD, Evri, DHL and more
Royal Mail has shared an update on how the Easter bank holiday will affect mail and deliveries from now until Monday (April 10) – as Britons take some well-earned time off work for the annual celebrations. Good Friday marks the start of a rare four day weekend for many, with …
Read More »Royal Mail shares service update for the Easter Weekend
Royal Mail has made a statement regarding postal deliveries for the Easter weekend. Here is how the UK’s postal service will be affected by the Bank Holidays. Many people across the UK will have sent out Easter cards to their loved ones in the last few days. However, Royal Mail …
Read More »Postal charges increase — 4barsrest
If you are sending anything to the Brass Band Players Registry, then remember that stamp prices have increased. The Brass Band Players Registry (BBP Registry) has announced that due band administrators should be aware that Royal Mail has announced increases in the prices of First and Second Class stamps. The …
Read More »Royal Mail union barons pull back from fresh strikes
Royal Mail union barons pull back from fresh strikes – but warn talks to end pay row ‘won’t continue past next week’ Ward accused some senior Royal Mail managers of not wanting to reach a deal Union leaders do not believe that more strikes were the right thing to do …
Read More »Woman shares youthful skin transformation but offers warning to others
Paula, now 40, has absolutely radiant, glowing, blemish-free skin, but this hasn’t always been the case. She spoke exclusively to Express.co.uk about the lifestyle changes and face treatments that took her skin from “dull” to drop-dead gorgeous. Paula had had trouble with acne as a teenager but unluckily this followed her to …
Read More »Royal Mail wins worst April Fools’ joke 2023 • The Register
Amid rampant inflation, spiraling costs and stagnant wages, there was little bandwidth for April Fools’ this year when every day can feel like a bad joke. However, the prevailing atmosphere was lost on a Royal Mail delivery office in Gloucestershire, England, where a poster appeared on Saturday promising staff an …
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