More than 110,000 postal workers at Royal Mail held several nation-wide strikes in 2022, joining a chorus of sectors in Britain — from teachers to nurses and rail workers — demanding higher pay to cope with elevated inflation. “Talks continued this weekend. Progress has been made in some areas and …
Read More »Local anger at Royal Mail as Somerset town sees postal service cut to ‘once a week’
People in parts of Portishead say they are now only getting post once a week. Fed up residents in some areas – including Beach Road West – say they are having a delivery on a Monday, with no further deliveries until Saturday. The situation in Slade Road is worse, with …
Read More »Further talks to take place in long-running Royal Mail dispute
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said progress had been made in discussions, but more time was needed. A joint statement by the union and Royal Mail said: “Negotiations under a new process between the senior leadership of both Royal Mail Group and the CWU facilitated by Brendan Barber (former TUC …
Read More »Further talks to take place in long-running Royal Mail dispute
For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Talks aimed at resolving the long-running dispute involving Royal Mail workers over jobs and conditions are to continue this week, it was announced …
Read More »Royal Mail to sell first stamps with King Charles III silhouette
The set, which features floral designs in a nod to the green-fingered monarch’s love of gardening has been described as a significant milestone in British philatelic history says the Royal Mail. The stamps show an uncrowned Charles in silver and facing to the right in the top left-hand corner and is part …
Read More »Royal Mail stamps to feature King Charles silhouette for first time
The first stamps featuring the silhouette of King Charles are to go on sale, with the historic floral set a nod to the green-fingered monarch’s love of gardening. Charles’s uncrowned profile, in silver and facing to the right in the top left hand corner, appears on a collection of 10 …
Read More »King Charles makes first appearance on special stamps – BBC News
The first new stamps bearing the King's head likely to be seen by the public are revealed by Royal Mail. Source link
Read More »Royal Mail, CWU agree to extend negotiations over pay
March 13 (Reuters) – Royal Mail and the Communications Workers Union (CWU) have agreed to extend talks in order to try and reach an agreement over pay and employment terms, the postal company and the CWU said in a joint statement on Monday. More than 110,000 postal workers at Royal …
Read More »Former Private Eye cartoonist Bill Tidy dies aged 89
Tidy, known for his appearances on Countdown and the Watercolour Challenge, was awarded an MBE in 2000 for his services to journalism. His death was announced on his Facebook page by his family. The post said: “It is with huge sadness that I have to share with you the tragic …
Read More »Former Private Eye cartoonist Bill Tidy dies aged 89
Tidy, known for his appearances on Countdown and the Watercolour Challenge, was awarded an MBE in 2000 for his services to journalism. His death was announced on his Facebook page by his family. The post said: “It is with huge sadness that I have to share with you the tragic …
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