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Communication Workers Union highlights threat to the UK's universal postal service Postal workers could refuse to deliver post sent via anyone other than Royal Mail as part of a campaign to highlight a threat to the UK's universal service, union leaders have warned. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) raised the …

Royal Mail plans to cut by more than half the maximum amount of compensation that customers can get for damaged or lost post, just months after raising the price of stamps. More: continued here

Forfar Dispatch Boost for Royal Mail posties in KirrieForfar DispatchBrian Boyd said: “Christmas is the busiest time of year for Royal Mail. Our people really do pull out all the stops throughout the year to ensure mail is delivered quickly, but even more so over the busy festive period. We …

Boost for Royal Mail posties in KirrieKirriemuir HeraldBrian Boyd said: “Christmas is the busiest time of year for Royal Mail. Our people really do pull out all the stops throughout the year to ensure mail is delivered quickly, but even more so over the busy festive period. We are grateful …

Telegraph.co.uk Royal Mail plans to cut compensation limit for 'normal' postTelegraph.co.ukRoyal Mail is trying to make itself more competitive, profitable and commercial prior to a possible sale or stock market flotation. The group attracted criticism earlier this year by raising the price of first class stamps from 46 pence to …

Royal Mail to cut compensationScotsmanThe Royal Mail is planning to reduce the compensation it pays for lost or damaged letters and parcels, under a series of changes proposed yesterday. It said it intended to cut pay-outs for untracked first- and second-class letters and parcels from £46 … More: continued here

Rochford, Leigh, Canewdon, Great Wakering and Shoebury offices to close in …Southend StandardSouthend Council chief executive Rob Tinlin wrote to Royal Mail in October requesting an urgent meeting after it announced plans to close the sorting offices in Leigh, Shoebury, Great Wakering, Canewdon and Rochford. The meeting was held on …

Royal Mail aim to scrap Standard Parcels by April 2013TameBayRoyal Mail have announced proposals to change their parcels range. The most significant changes are the scrapping of Standard Parcels, Royal Mail's untracked 3-5 day delivery service and instead extending 2nd Class to cater for parcels up to 20kg.Royal Mail to …

Wisbech Standard Time running out to buy Royal Mail stamp celebrating Jonnie Peacock's …Wisbech StandardRoyal Mail issued 63 stamps following the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games to recognise the success of TeamGB's athletes. Among those stamps was one celebrating the success of Peacock, from Doddington, who won gold in …

The Royal Mail is planning to reduce compensation for lost or damaged letters and parcels under a series of changes. More: continued here