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If you’re hoping to exchange Christmas cards and gifts with friends and family in the UK you had better move quickly. Britain’s Royal Mail Service is being held to ransom by the demands of its 170,000 staff. More: continued here

Daily Mail Royal Mail – Less Talk More ActionHell MailMuted rumblings of progress from the CWU last week, gave little way in terms of bringing the present dispute at Royal Mail to an end – not that anyone else …Strike cripples Britain's mail serviceTV3 NewsChristmas chaos as post workers 'vote …

Daily Mail Christmas chaos as post workers 'vote for strike'Daily MailSources at the Communication Workers Union say results of a ballot of its 120000 Royal Mail members will show a significant 'Yes' vote this week. …and more » More: continued here

Daily Mail Strike cripples Britain's mail serviceTV3 NewsBritain's Royal Mail Service is being held to ransom by the demands of its 170000 staff. Strikes have caused delays, which are exasperating businesses and …Christmas chaos as post workers 'vote for strike'Daily Mailall 2 news articles » More: continued here

Address 'postcode lottery', residents demandScotland on SundayHe said: "So far the Royal Mail have shown remarkable intransigence and have refused to budge. The problems caused to local people, however, continue and …and more » More: continued here

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BBC News Modern postcodes are 50 years oldBBC NewsRoyal Mail says the UK has more than 1.7 million postcodes, covering about 28 million addresses. Everything from insurance premiums to satellite navigation …and more » More: continued here

Bridgwater postal workers in latest strike actionBridgwater MercuryPOSTAL workers in Bridgwater at war with Royal Mail over working conditions went on strike again today and refused to rule out further …Post strike hits serviceEastwood Advertiserall 3 news articles » More: continued here

Mail fraudsters target UK rentersEasier (press release)“To avoid falling victim it's vital that people use the Royal Mail Redirection service for at least 12 months when they move to ensure important information … More: continued here

Man stole money at Bradford mail officeBradford Telegraph ArgusPeter Callaghan, 34, of Saffron Drive, Allerton, Bradford, admitted four offences brought by the Royal Mail Criminal Law Team at Bradford … More: continued here