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There’s little point the Government saying Online retail is still open and encouraged and postal and delivery service will run as normal if you don’t ship items, but there are plenty of ways to ship during Coronavirus lockdown still reducing the need to see people and maintain social distancing. Our …

West Yorkshire Police said people had asked what time Asda opened and if they could deliver fuel after the UK was put on lockdown last night. The force has tweeted examples of non-urgent calls they have taken, prompting an angry reaction on social media. West Yorkshire Police Contact Management Centre …

In Portishead near Bristol campaigning for the strike vote (Pic: CWU Bristol) Walkouts by postal workers on Monday in Bridgwater in Somerset and Southwark in south London underlined the angry mood among post workers. Nationally Royal Mail workers delivered yet another overwhelming vote to strike on Tuesday of last week. …

Consumers in Britain face repaying more on personal loans and overdrafts after banks raised the cost as people struggle financially amid the coronavirus pandemic. Rates on three-year loans have gone up since December, with some of the cheapest offers withdrawn in recent days following a surge in applications. And overdraft …

Schemes such as PLP’s City skyscraper 22 Bishopsgate and Squire & Partners’ The Broadway in St James Park and Chelsea Barracks were put on hold today (24 March) as global construction firm Multiplex closed its 14 sites. A string of major firms followed suit, including housebuilders Taylor Wimpey and Barratt …

Deliveries will continue with postal staff ruled as key workers – although there will be some changes. The Royal Mail’s Shane O’Riordain said: “We understand the important role we have to play in helping people to stay connected. “Mail is still scheduled to be collected and delivered as normal. This …

We are in unprecedented times with the most stringent measures ever imposed on our society brought in by Boris Johnson last night. The Prime Minister has ordered all of us to “stay at home” unless absolutely essential to try and help stop the spread of the deadly coronavirus outbreak. This …

Royal Mail has brought in new measures to its services due to the coronavirus pandemic. The new policies were announced today (Tuesday, March 24). Royal Mail delivery van. Picture: Paul Franks. ENGEMN00120120412140128 Shane O’Riordain, Royal Mail managing director of regulation and corporate affairs, said: “We understand the important role …

Royal Mail has today issued a statement following the government’s latest UK lockdown rules and social distancing measures amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. In recent days there’s been guidance on key workers and critical sectors, in which ‘postal services and delivery’ has been identified as an essential public service. Meanwhile, …

PUBLISHED: 15:33 24 March 2020 | UPDATED: 16:08 24 March 2020 Sarah Burgess Royal Mail say that for them, it is “business as usual”. PHOTO: Dave Thompson/PA Wire Archant Delivery workers are being hailed the “unsung heroes” of the pandemic as courier services continue amid national lockdown. Email this article …