Royal Mail

Proposed reforms include Royal Mail’s parcel arm switching to hundreds of freelance “owner-driver” postal workers. Until recently, only a quarter of Parcelforce drivers could be self-employed, but the changes will mean this can be lifted to 100pc, for instance. Royal Mail expects to rack up losses between £350m and £450m …

As the Royal Mail strikes continue, many people will be feeling frustrated about the lack of Christmas post and parcel deliveries. While the Communication Workers Union (CWU) continues to take industrial action throughout December, many people will be frantically posting letters before the final deadline for postage. However, this date …

There are warnings of a “Christmas meltdown” as people across the UK race to ensure their cards and gifts arrive ahead of December 25. Royal Mail customers have been urged to send their post as early as possible this year amid strike action. Members of the Communications Workers Union (CWU) …

Thursday 15 December 2022 3:06 pm The Apprentice star and small business owner Kathryn Burn has said the Royal Mail strikes are a “complete nightmare” for retailers and accused posties of being “almost greedy.” Burn, who owns the My Christmas Pyjamas and Pyjamily brands, told CityA.M. that protracted industrial action …

The pictures were taken over the Royal Mail distribution centre in Filton, Bristol. By Steve Mellen. BBC News. Photographs of thousands of parcels … Source link

The bitter dispute between Royal Mail workers and bosses over pay and conditions is unlikely to be resolved before Christmas, a union boss has said. Andy Furey, acting deputy general secretary of Communication Workers Union (CWU), which has been representing the thousands of posties going on strike in the last …

Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) are walking out after having held a series of strikes in recent months that Royal Mail claims cost £100m. © Provided by The i Cages of mail have built up outside at the Bristol Mail Centre in Filton as industrial action continues (Photo: …

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email DHL is the UK’s least reliable courier firm, a survey has suggested, as postal workers walk out again – the fifth of seven strike days this month. The …

Mike Graham has claimed that Christmas has been ‘ruined’ for ‘thousands of people’ due to rats allegedly crawling over packages at the Royal Mail depot in Filton. The TalkTV presenter appeared on the channel yesterday (December 14) to discuss the current strikes taking place, taking aim at RMT leader Mick …

Final parcel delivery dates are coming up. Photo: Danny Lawson/PA Wire Royal Mail and Evri, previously known as Hermes, have both announced the final dates for customers to send their parcels in time for Christmas. Evri offers a few different services for customers to use – most local newsagents and …