Royal Mail has acknowledged that some customers may experience “slightly longer delivery timescales” than normal, after confirming “exceptionally high volumes” of post this winter. The company also advised that anti-Covid measures are impacting the efficiency of its delivery service this festive season. Missed deliveries and late arrivals The acknowledgement comes …

estimated losses of approximately £81 million. Nine people have appeared in court over their alleged involvement in an £81 million fraud operation on the Royal Mail. Eight of the defendants connected to four logistics companies are accused of abusing a self-declaration system for large postage firms by only declaring approximately …

Belfast-based UK ISP Fibrus, which is deploying a new Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) broadband network across Northern Ireland, have embarrassingly had to inform some of their customers in the South Down constituency that their speeds will need to be significantly downgraded due to a lack of network capacity. The timing of the …

  AudioBoom Player If you find this podcast useful please give it a rating and review on iTunes by clicking here 5 Things You Need To Know, Today, on Friday 11th December 2020 5. Shares in holiday booking platform Airbnb have surged on their first day of public trade, giving …

All primary schools in Neath Port Talbot are shutting from Tuesday next week Pupils in primary and special needs schools across the Neath Port Talbot county borough will be closing early for Christmas as the county continues to have one of the highest coronavirus case rates in Wales. Schools will …

Belfast International Airport has said its share of a £7.8m lifeline from the Executive will help secure jobs across its site. inance Minister Conor Murphy announced the support for Belfast International and Belfast City Airport – which is on top of one year of rates relief which the airports and …

A TEENAGER was arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class A drugs. Officers with Thames Valley Police arrested the 19-year-old from West Bromwich at 2.23pm yesterday in Kings Road, Banbury. This morning he was charged with possession with intent to supply heroin and crack cocaine, and possession of cannabis. The 19-year-old has …

Dame Barbara Windsor, EastEnders icon, dies aged 83 Dame Barbara Windsor, best known for her roles in EastEnders and the Carry On films, has died aged 83. One of Britain’s most beloved stars, she first found fame in her role in the Carry On films and later became a household name …

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Several retailers, including the John Lewis Partnership and Boots, have warned customers to expect delivery delays as a result. Royal Mail told the BBC: “Despite our best efforts, exhaustive planning and significant investment in extra resource, some customers may experience slightly longer delivery timescales than our usual service standards. This …