Thousands of disgruntled workers are gearing up to down tools and walkout as they re-ignite their campaigns for better pay. Recent plans for industrial action across numerous sectors had to be hastily abandoned after the Queen’s death was announced. But with the national period of mourning now over and few …
Read More »See Royal Mail’s last Christmas delivery dates for posting gifts
With this in mind, Royal Mail has released its last guaranteed dates for Christmas deliveries, both for parcels in the UK and abroad. Royal Mail’s last delivery Christmas dates Friday, December 16Royal Mail Bulk Mail Economy Monday, December 192nd Class2nd Class Signed ForRoyal Mail 48® Wednesday, December 211st Class1st Class …
Read More »See Royal Mail’s last Christmas delivery dates for posting gifts
With this in mind, Royal Mail has released its last guaranteed dates for Christmas deliveries, both for parcels in the UK and abroad. Royal Mail’s last delivery Christmas dates Friday, December 16Royal Mail Bulk Mail Economy Monday, December 192nd Class2nd Class Signed ForRoyal Mail 48® Wednesday, December 211st Class1st Class …
Read More »9.3% dividend yield! Should I buy Royal Mail shares for the BIG dividends?
Image source: Getty Images Britain’s oldest courier has its fair share of problems today. But Royal Mail (LSE: RMG) shares remain ultra-popular, and particularly so with dividend investors. Last year, the business doubled the full-year ordinary dividend to a chunky 20p per share. It also used its impressive cash reserves …
Read More »Why British royal guards wear bearskin straps under their lips and not their chin
They are famous British guards and make for an impressive and imposing sight outside Buckingham Palace in London. With their red uniforms and black bearskin hats, they have been a part of British history for more than 360 years. The former Queen’s Foot Guards, now known as The King’s Foot …
Read More »This Morning’s Phillip Schofield forced to step in after Vanessa Feltz and Matthew Wright clash over royal family
This Morning’s Phillip Schofield was forced to step in and calm things down after guests Vanessa Feltz and Matthew Wright got into a spat about the Royal Family. While he stays silent on recent ‘queue jump’ a ccusations against him and co-host Holly Willoughby, the pair presented the ITV hit …
Read More »Royal Mail looks to take pay dispute to arbitration | Business
Royal Mail is seeking to avoid further industrial action by taking a pay dispute to arbitration and BT has accused union bosses of “reckless” behaviour after including emergency 999 call-handlers in strike plans next month. Amid an increasing breakdown in industrial relations with big employers as high inflation and an …
Read More »Don’t count on Christmas post as strikes bite
S upermarket shelves are already filling with pigs in blanket-flavoured crisps and other enticing festive fare. But what sort of Christmas will it be? With long-running industrial disputes still rumbling across the economy it may not after all turn out to be the first “normal” Christmas for three years that …
Read More »Royal Mail driver leaves gift for disabled man who waves at traffic
Alex Chesters was left a special gift by a thoughtful Royal Mail driver (Picture: BPM Media) A father was left ‘in tears’ after a Royal Mail driver dropped off a gift for his disabled son who likes to wave at traffic. Alex Chesters, 27, has quadriplegic cerebral palsy and enjoys …
Read More »Royal Mail worker reveals what ‘P’ on letters mean as dog owners fear the worst
Dog owners have been left stressing after their Royal Mail post arrived with a “P” scribbled across it. Many homeowners were concerned the letter actually had something to do with the safety of their pets. One Reddit user wrote: “It’s what thieves use to mark your house to let you …
Read More »