The Post Office plans to turn its remaining directly-managed branches into franchises, creating uncertainty for about 1,000 employees. The last 108 branches operated by the Post Office will be franchised by the autumn, following a review launched in November. Nigel Railton, chairman of the Post Office, said moving to a …

Sainsbury’s is rolling out a major change across its stores in a UK first. The major retailer is teaming up with Royal Mail to introduce parcel lockers across its UK stores, allowing shoppers to drop-off and collect parcels in convenient locations. Sainsbury’s is the first supermarket chain to partner with …

Stroud MP Dr Simon Opher has shared his dismay at the announcement that all remaining Crown Post Offices will be franchised. The Post Office has revealed plans to hand over its remaining directly-owned branches to franchisees by the autumn, including the branch in Russell Street, Stroud. It confirmed that it …

This could see the sites taken over by large franchising businesses or postmasters themselves. A Brief History of Royal Mail It is understood the Post Office expects the majority of these branches to continue running at their current sites, but that some of these could face closure as franchises are …

Summerfield Commercial has sealed a letting its recently refurbished Turnpike House in Chippenham to weight loss services supplier CheqUp. Approved by the NHS and General Pharmaceutical Council accredited, CheqUp provides weight loss medications including injections and services such as advice on nutrition, exercise, eating behaviours and fat loss. CheqUp has …

Royal Mail is set to offload its Derry Custom House Street branch, it has been revealed. The Post Office plans to hand over its remaining directly-owned branches to franchisees by the autumn. It confirmed that it is offloading 108 crown branches which are currently directly owned and run by the …

The branches employ around 1,000 workers in total The Post Office is set to offload 108 of its branches to franchisees(Image: Rui Vieira/PA) The Post Office has revealed plans to hand over its remaining directly-owned branches to franchisees by the autumn. It confirmed that it is offloading 108 crown branches …

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 taken over by large franchising businesses or postmasters themselves. It is understood the Post Office expects the majority of …

The Post Office has revealed plans to offload its last remaining directly-owned Essex branch by the autumn. It confirmed that it is offloading 108 crown branches which are currently directly owned and run by the company. The process could see the sites taken over by other businesses, while others could face closure as …

The Post Office has said it plans to hand its 108 remaining crown branches to franchisees by the autumn. Source link