Royal Mail

Did you know that using a franking machine to send small parcels up to 2 kg, through Royal Mail can be up to 53 % cheaper versus using stamps and other courier services? More: continued here

Falmouth Packet Later post? Royal Mail makes delivery changes in HayleFalmouth PacketRoyal Mail is making some changes to the way it delivers mail in the TR27 postcode areas over the next few weeks. Postmen and women will use new delivery methods and adopt revised delivery routes as these changes are …

Union leaders representing Royal Mail staff warn of widespread strike action across Bristol as part of a dispute over conditions. More: continued here

Royal Mail relocation delayedEssex EnquirerAs part of plans to centralise its delivery offices, Royal Mail was due to relocate its Leigh-on-Sea delivery office to Southend on 1 July, while Rochford delivery office, including deliveries for Canewdon, were to follow on 29 July. Operations in … More: continued here

ROYAL mail took on a whole new meaning for children at Sunny Bank Primary School. More: continued here

BBC News Northampton Royal Mail strike action avertedBBC NewsA strike by nearly 1,000 Royal Mail staff has been averted after bosses and union leaders reached an "in principle resolution". The union representing workers at the South Midlands Mail Centre in Northampton was in dispute with the Royal Mail over job …

Private Royal Mail will hurt economyBrechin Advertiser“We should stop looking at Royal Mail as a drain on resources, after all in the current year it has made a substantial profit. It is an economic driver in rural areas and should be seen as such and an important part of our …

Murray to stamp out Royal Mail'fire sale'ScotsmanThe Edinburgh South MP, who is also shadow minister for postal affairs, said the case for the Royal Mail staying in the public sector was compelling. He said: “The timing of this Tory-led government's privatisation has the distinct whiff of desperation … More: continued …

Edinburgh Evening News Royal Mail: Chief's pay deal adds to unrestEdinburgh Evening NewsThe news comes as Royal Mail staff are already threatening strike action over the privatisation. Communication Workers Union members at Royal Mail last week also voted in favour of the union's claim for an above-inflation pay rise for …

Royal Mail cuts compensation for lost postWhich?Royal Mail has slashed the maximum level of compensation it pays out if post is lost or damaged, so you might not even get back the price you paid for postage, let alone the value of the item inside. If you are expecting a …