Royal Mail’s parent company International Distributions Services has today reported a first-half loss of £57m as higher costs and disruptions arising from strikes by its postal workers put a strain on its finances. The former British postal monopoly recently changed the name of its holding company from Royal Mail Plc. …

Postal workers have accused Royal Mail bosses of “gross mismanagement”, as talks aimed at resolving a national dispute continue and strikes in the Christmas build-up look set to go ahead. Dave Ward, general secretary of the Communication Workers Union (CWU), accused the Royal Mail Group chief executive Simon Thompson and …

LONDON, Nov 16 (Reuters) – Talks between Britain’s Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union (CWU) aimed at averting strike action in the run-up to Christmas have been extended, the company said on Wednesday. The CWU, which represents more than 115,000 postal workers at Royal Mail, has said workers will …

Christmas postal strikes are looming as the Communication Workers Union accuses Royal Mail of ‘gross mismanagement’. It was announced on Wednesday that talks would continue to avert proposed industrial action, which is scheduled to begin on November 24. The privatised service is offering a 9 per cent pay increase over …

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 a long-running row at Royal Mail over pay, jobs and conditions are continuing to allow more time for a …

T alks aimed at resolving a long-running row at Royal Mail over pay, jobs and conditions are continuing to allow more time for a deal, it was announced on Wednesday. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) have taken strike action in recent months and are due to walk out …

The CWU, which represents more than 115,000 postal workers at Royal Mail, has said workers will strike on Nov. 24 and Nov. 25, the bargain shopping day known as Black Friday, as well as on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. The two sides began talks last week aimed at resolving …

With Christmas just around the corner, many businesses are looking ahead to the most wonderful – and busiest – time of the year by hiring thousands of seasonal workers this month. And Glassdoor data shows it’s not just the recruiters who are busy. If you’re part of the autumn job-seeker …

With Christmas just around the corner, many businesses are looking ahead to the most wonderful – and busiest – time of the year by hiring thousands of seasonal workers this month. And Glassdoor data shows it’s not just the recruiters who are busy. If you’re part of the autumn job-seeker …

Black Friday is coming around again and your SEO in the run-up and on the day is crucial for sales. This year, Black Friday falls on November 25 with Cyber Monday on November 28. In 2022, UK Black Friday sales are expected to drop by £850m, down 18 per cent …