POSTAL workers at a Bristol delivery depot were due to strike today over a dispute with Royal Mail. More: continued here
Read More »The Enquirer :: Royal Mail to shut five delivery offices across county – Essex Enquirer
The Enquirer :: Royal Mail to shut five delivery offices across countyEssex EnquirerFIVE postal delivery offices are to close under Royal Mail plans to modernise. The move to relocate offices to Southend, as part of Royal Mail's ongoing modernisation, will take place early next year. Shoeburyness delivery office and mail …
Read More »Royal couple break with tradition by not employing full-time nanny
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are determined to be 'hands-on parents' and Kate is planning to look after her child without the help of someone 24 hours a day. More: continued here
Read More »Cathy Jamieson MP delivers Christmas encouragement to Royal Mail posties at … – Cumnock Chronicle
Cathy Jamieson MP delivers Christmas encouragement to Royal Mail posties at …Cumnock ChronicleCathy Jamieson MP said: "It was great to meet the hard-working Royal Mail postmen and women at Kilmarnock delivery office and to see at first hand just how much effort they put into delivering for people at this …
Read More »Royal Mail workers may boycott delivery of rivals' post
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 …
Read More »Royal Mail plans to cut compensation limit for 'normal' post
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
Read More »Boost for Royal Mail posties in Kirrie – Forfar Dispatch
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 …
Read More »Boost for Royal Mail posties in Kirrie – Kirriemuir Herald
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 …
Read More »Royal Mail plans to cut compensation limit for ‘normal’ post – Telegraph.co.uk
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 …
Read More »Royal Mail to cut compensation – Scotsman
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
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