International Distribution Services IDS on Wednesday said Royal Mail was concerned that regulator Ofcom’s proposed changes to the universal service obligation and new reliability targets could add significant costs. Ofcom, which is the regulatory authority for broadcasting, telecommunications, and postal services, had proposed changes to Royal Mail’s obligations due to …

The Post Office has revealed plans to offload its last remaining directly owned branches, putting around 1,000 workers at risk. It confirmed that a total of 108 crown branches, which are currently directly owned and run by the company, will be handed over to franchisees by autumn. This could see the …

An American academic faces 15 years in prison in Thailand after being accused of insulting the royal family. Paul Chambers, a 58-year-old lecturer at Thailand’s Naresuan University, was arrested last week following a complaint filed by the army. A lawyer for Chambers has said the accusations stemmed from a blurb for …

It confirmed that a total of 108 crown branches, which are currently directly owned and run by the company, will be handed over to franchisees by autumn. This could see the sites, including in Barrow and Kendal, taken over by large franchising businesses or postmasters themselves. A Brief History of Royal …

A member of the Senedd swapped politics for postbags during a visit to a Newport Royal Mail hub. Natasha Asghar MS, who represents South Wales East, spent the morning at the Newport East Delivery Office, before getting a first-hand insight into the job of a postman by joining a postman …

Natasha Asghar MS, who represents South Wales East, spent the morning at the Newport East Delivery Office, before getting a first-hand insight into the job of a postman by joining a postman out on his round in Somerton. She was given a tour of the sorting processes and procedures by …

Sainsbury’s and Royal Mail have entered into a long-term agreement to install parcel lockers at the UK retailer’s stores across the United Kingdom. Sainsbury’s claims to be the first supermarket chain in the UK to partner with Royal Mail as it seeks to expand its network of parcel drop-off and …

A POSTMAN who was sacked for punching a customer in the face after a row about him leaving a note rather than delivering a parcel has won almost £5,000 in compensation. Andrew Drysdale got into a fight with the householder after he was accused of not trying to make the …

Martin Lewis has issued a warning to anyone with a broadband or mobile phone contract, as a new law change could see you hit with a higher rise than ever before Money Saving Expert’s Martin Lewis(Image: ITV) Martin Lewis, the founder of Money Saving Expert, has warned customers of all …

An out of control dog attacked a number of sheep in a field in Somerset, as police investigate the incident. The dog, described as medium to large with ginger or blond fur attacked sheep in the Dolberrow and Churchill area, near Winscombe. The dog attacked the sheep around 3.15pm on …