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POSTAL strikes could spread across Royal Mail sorting offices in Bristol union officials have warned after a day of striking in… More: continued here

The Guardian (blog) Royal Mail staff are trying to save the universal postal service | Roy Mayall …The Guardian (blog)As the article says: "Royal Mail has lost business to the likes of TNT Post and UK Mail over the past seven years. Currently, half of all letters are handled by …

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BBC News Royal Mail gears up for its busiest weekBBC NewsWith more than a billion items to deliver across the country this Christmas, it is perhaps not surprising that the occasional bit of tension creeps in at Royal Mail delivery offices towards the end of the night shift. Despite the …

This is Plymouth Christmas cards 'making a comeback' – will you put pen to paper?This is PlymouthThat is according to a poll carried out on behalf of Royal Mail. The research suggests 25 per cent of people intend to make more of an effort to send Christmas cards this year, …

BBC News Royal Mail VAT exemption challengedAol MoneyThe exemption relates to access by other postal companies to Royal Mail's network for the final stage of delivery, covering the last mile or so from a Royal Mail depot to the ultimate recipient. There are currently some 35 companies in the access …

Swindon South MP Robert Buckland thanks hard-working postiesSwindon AdvertiserThe MP visited Royal Mail's West Swindon delivery office on Friday to thank the postmen and women for all their hard work at the busiest time of year. Mr Buckland was shown round the office by manager Simon Knibb and was introduced …

Daily Mail That's Christmas sorted: Inside the vast postal office that will deal with …Daily MailAs much as we all moan about the Royal Mail you have to give them credit for being able to deliver so much stuff in such a small amount of time. – andy92 , Harrogate, …

The Courier 'I think it's ridiculous': queues and complaints once again at Dundee East …The CourierNow, Royal Mail bosses are facing calls from unhappy customers to take action. Many are upset over the lack of available customer parking and also want to be better sheltered from the elements. Helen Foggarty …

A rival company has won permission to challenge the Royal Mail Group's exemption under UK law from value added tax (VAT) in supplying "final mile" post delivery services. More: continued here