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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

Royal Mail commits to carbon cutting campaignFleet News OnlineRoyal Mail is the latest business to sign up to 10:10, a national climate change campaign aimed at reducing carbon emissions by 10% in the UK by 2010. … More: continued here

Will a national strike at the Royal Mail hit your Christmas Post? More: continued here

'Unbelievable pressure' for postal staff in strikeLooe TodayRoyal Mail is investing millions in transforming the business and claims it is on track to deliver that plan. A spokesman for Royal Mail said: 'Royal Mail… More: continued here

Put your Christmas cards in the post now – that is the message from the postal workers’ union as the mountain of undelivered mail in Bristol grows ever bigger. The Communication Workers’ Union has warned that Christmas cards may not arrive on time unless they are posted within the next …

WALTHAM FOREST: Royal Mail managers help sort post as crisis deepensGuardian SeriesROYAL Mail managers in East London are volunteering to help keep the post moving as the crisis caused by an ongoing industrial dispute … More: continued here