The seasonal roles will help transport, sort and deliver the increased volumes of mail and parcels expected during the busy period. Royal Mail’s interim chief operating officer Jamie Stephenson said: “As we do every year, we will be pulling out all the stops to make Christmas special for our customers. …
Read More »Janet Street-Porter reveals how hilarious Queen Camilla got the last laugh after presenter made savage joke at royal’s expense
A presenter has revealed an insight into the Queen’s exceptional sense of humour – after the royal’s genius response to a joke at her expense. Loose Women panelist Janet Street-Porter fondly recounted trading quips with Camilla, 78 after the pair’s first meeting at a domestic charity event 15 years ago. The King’s …
Read More »Paris Fashion Week opens with bows, roses and royal loungewear
Open this photo in gallery: The founders of the Matières Fécales show, design duo couple Hannah Rose Dalton, left, and Steven Raj Bhaskaran, right, during Paris Fashion Week.Matières Fécales/Supplied “Switcheroo” may be the word on the street at Paris Fashion Week. The spring 2026 season is the unofficial Olympics of …
Read More »LTB 214/25 – Royal Mail – Peak / Christmas Arrangements 2025
No. 214/25 1st October 2025 For the Immediate Attention of All: Postal BranchesDivisional RepresentativesArea Delivery RepresentativesArea Processing RepresentativesArea Distribution Representatives Dear Colleagues, Royal Mail – Peak / Christmas Arrangements 2025 Branches are advised that discussions have been ongoing with Royal Mail for some time with regards to a Peak/Christmas Arrangements …
Read More »Mail services to Canada suspended due to strike
Wednesday, 1 October 2025 12:27 Picture credit: Isle of Man Post Office Isle of Man Post Office halts deliveries as Canada Post workers begin industrial action The Isle of Man Post Office has suspended all mail services to Canada following a national strike by Canada Post workers. The strike, led …
Read More »Myleene Klass tells jury of ‘sheer terror’ at parcels posted by alleged stalker
Peter Windsor denies causing serious distress to the radio host by mailing items, including an air gun, between November 2023 and August last year. TV and radio star Myleene Klass has told a jury how she felt “sheer terror” after being sent a gun, handcuffs, a silver ring and a …
Read More »USPS: modernising our retail spaces is about meeting customers where they are today
The U.S. Postal Service is transforming the customer experience by introducing redesigned, technology-forward lobbies in retail locations nationwide. These modernised spaces are making it faster, easier and more convenient than ever for customers to ship and pick up mail and packages and access essential services. Customers will find upgraded lobbies …
Read More »Retail Industry Awards 2025 | Winners: Independent categories
Click on the winners below to read more about their entries and what the judges thought: Best Use of Technology Supported by: WINNER Angel Supermarket, Ilford, Essex Chilled Retailer of the Year WINNERSpar Monaghan Road, Armagh, County Armagh Community Retailer of the Year Supported by: WINNER Bourtreehill Supermarket, Day-Today, …
Read More »The common property mistakes that could cost you thousands
A Royal Mail report claims 61 per cent of Brits believe there’s nothing more stressful than moving home – and September is one of the busiest months – accounting for one in 10 relocations. To try to mitigate this, property expert Mehran Charania suggests some simple mistakes to avoid – …
Read More »Met Office hints at ‘disruptive’ weather as two ex-hurricanes approach UK this weekend
Tropical storms thousands of miles away could impact us Two ex-hurricanes could bring disruption to the UK this weekend(Image: Tom Wren SWNS) Brits should brace for a weekend of particularly miserable weather this weekend as two tropical storms track across the Atlantic. From Friday through to Saturday meteorologists at the …
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