Burnley Council has been made aware of issues around the delivery of postal vote packs in parts of the borough. Residents who applied for a postal vote before the 18th April deadline should have received their packs, which were dispatched by the council on 19th and 24th April. Mr Mick …
Read More »Clergy will carry King’s orb and sceptres in Coronation
BUCKINGHAM PALACE has announced that senior clergy will have ceremonial functions in the Coronation. The Palace released further details on Thursday evening of ceremonial roles to be performed at the Coronation in Westminster Abbey. It confirmed that the Archbishop of Canterbury will crown the King with the St Edward’s Crown …
Read More »CWU announces drawn-out ballot at Royal Mail to stifle opposition
After five days of non-stop promotion of their sell-out deal with Royal Mail, CWU General Secretary Dave Ward and his deputy Andy Furey announced on Wednesday a postal ballot of members commencing May 17 and closing June 7. Ward, Furey and the CWU’s Postal Executive are fully aware that such …
Read More »King’s crowning appears on new stamps celebrating coronation
The moment that the King will be crowned has been depicted on new commemorative coronation stamps released by Royal Mail. The set, comprised of four stamps, is based on newly-commissioned wood engravings by artist Andrew Davidson. One of the engravings imagines St Edward’s Crown being lowered onto Charles’s head by …
Read More »Is there post on Monday? How May Day bank holiday affects Royal Mail deliveries and if post offices are open
May is going to be a big month for bank holidays, with an extra day off to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. This may affect some services, like shop opening times or deliveries. When is the next bank holiday? The next bank holiday falls on Monday 1 May, …
Read More »End in sight for Royal Mail strike saga
No compulsory redundancies Results of vote to be announced in June Posties have been encouraged to accept a deal that will see Royal Mail increase their pay by 10 per cent over three years and share any operating profits until 2025. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said members need to “back …
Read More »Royal Mail unveils new Coronation stamps in honour of King Charles III
The big day is nearly upon us, with King Charles III’s coronation now only days away, and Royal Mail have released stamps to mark the occassion. One of the stamps depicts the King being crowned in the prestigious chair that has been used over the centuries in coronations of the …
Read More »Royal Mail unveils 4 new stamps to mark King Charles’ coronation; Here’s what they represent
First Published Apr 28, 2023, 3:27 PM IST The Royal Mail has issued four new stamps commemorating King Charles III’s Coronation. The new royal stamp series commemorates the King’s coronation as well as a variety of topics that the monarch has sponsored throughout the years. The four stamps, which are …
Read More »Marketreach study assesses full carbon lifecycle of mail
Royal Mail Marketreach has unveiled a new study into the environmental impact of commercial mail. The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), which is claimed to be an industry first, is an in-depth look at every element and is supported by a new creative campaign focusing on the ‘Circular Advantage of …
Read More »King’s crowning appears on new stamps celebrating coronation
Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter The moment that the King will be crowned has been depicted on new commemorative coronation stamps released by …
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