Cumberland News Carlisle man holds letter 'hostage' until Royal Mail pays ransomCumberland News, UKBy Steph Johnson A Carlisle man is holding the Royal Mail to ransom in protest over its charges. Donald Huddart had to pay additional postage plus a £1 handling fee in order to retrieve a birthday card from …
Read More »Ministers plan public services reforms before summer recess – WalesOnline
Ministers plan public services reforms before summer recessWalesOnline, United KingdomDecisions are still to be taken on whether to press ahead with the part-privatisation of Royal Mail, an idea opposed by some members of the Cabinet. Business Secretary Lord Mandelson, an advocate of the plan, said a decision by postal workers in …
Read More »VOTE: Town postmark will disappear – This Is Lancashire
VOTE: Town postmark will disappearThis Is Lancashire, UKROYAL Mail has said there will be no U-turn on its decision to scrap the Bolton postmark from next year. Bolton Council sent a letter to postal bosses last month after councillors agreed unanimously to back a motion, put forward by Conservative leader … …
Read More »A look at some notable company name changes – The Associated Press
A look at some notable company name changesThe Associated Press_Post Office Group to Consignia to Royal Mail— The government-run company that runs Britain's mail service changed its name to Consignia in 2001. It lasted a little more than a year before the company switched over to Royal Mail Group PLC. …
Read More »HAGGAS AIMING FOR ROYAL GLORY (Sporting Life)
William Haggas hopes he will be crowned king of the handicap trainers at Royal Ascot next week after Roaring Forte and High Standing represent him in the Hunt Cup and the Wokingham. More: continued here
Read More »How to protect your home while you're away – Daily Mail
Daily Mail How to protect your home while you're awayDaily Mail, UKThe Royal Mail's Keepsafe service will hold your post until you're back – it takes up to five working days to set up and costs £8.95 for 17 days. The Met suggests encouraging a neighbour to keep an eye on …
Read More »First the Tube chaos, now the postmen are going on strike – Daily Mail
Daily Mail First the Tube chaos, now the postmen are going on strikeDaily Mail, UKIt also comes at a time when the battle for the future of Royal Mail is hotting up, with unions hitting out at plans by Lord Mandelson to part-privatise the service. The dispute is over changes to …
Read More »British postal workers to strike next week in dispute over jobs … – Los Angeles Times
Times Online British postal workers to strike next week in dispute over jobs …Los Angeles Times, CAThe Communication Workers Union says up to 10000 mail sorters, letter carriers and other London employees will walk out June 19 for 24 hours. The union accused the Royal Mail of making "arbitrary cuts" and …
Read More »Postal strike planned across London next Friday – Richmond and Twickenham Times
Postal strike planned across London next FridayRichmond and Twickenham Times, UKDave Ward, CWU deputy general secretary, said: “Royal Mail is blocking modernisation by refusing to negotiate change with the CWU. “We have offered a moratorium on all strike action if Royal Mail will suspend executive action and enter into meaningful … …
Read More »Postal strike planned across London next Friday – Hounslow Guardian
Postal strike planned across London next FridayHounslow Guardian, UKDave Ward, CWU deputy general secretary, said: “Royal Mail is blocking modernisation by refusing to negotiate change with the CWU. “We have offered a moratorium on all strike action if Royal Mail will suspend executive action and enter into meaningful … More: continued …
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