May is going to be a big month for bank holidays, with an extra day off to celebrate the coronation of King Charles III. This may affect some services, like shop opening times or deliveries. When is the next bank holiday? The next bank holiday falls on Monday 1 May, …
Read More »End in sight for Royal Mail strike saga
No compulsory redundancies Results of vote to be announced in June Posties have been encouraged to accept a deal that will see Royal Mail increase their pay by 10 per cent over three years and share any operating profits until 2025. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said members need to “back …
Read More »Royal Mail unveils new Coronation stamps in honour of King Charles III
The big day is nearly upon us, with King Charles III’s coronation now only days away, and Royal Mail have released stamps to mark the occassion. One of the stamps depicts the King being crowned in the prestigious chair that has been used over the centuries in coronations of the …
Read More »Royal Mail unveils 4 new stamps to mark King Charles’ coronation; Here’s what they represent
First Published Apr 28, 2023, 3:27 PM IST The Royal Mail has issued four new stamps commemorating King Charles III’s Coronation. The new royal stamp series commemorates the King’s coronation as well as a variety of topics that the monarch has sponsored throughout the years. The four stamps, which are …
Read More »Marketreach study assesses full carbon lifecycle of mail
Royal Mail Marketreach has unveiled a new study into the environmental impact of commercial mail. The Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), which is claimed to be an industry first, is an in-depth look at every element and is supported by a new creative campaign focusing on the ‘Circular Advantage of …
Read More »King’s crowning appears on new stamps celebrating coronation
Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter Stay ahead of the trend in fashion and beyond with our free weekly Lifestyle Edit newsletter The moment that the King will be crowned has been depicted on new commemorative coronation stamps released by …
Read More »Royal Mail Coronation stamps:King Charles & Queen Camilla honoured
The Royal Mail has released a new set of stamps to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III. This marks the third time the postal service has issued stamps to mark a coronation after doing so in 1937 and 1953 for King George VI and Queen Elizabeth II respectively. The …
Read More »Royal Mail Coronation stamps:King Charles & Queen Camilla honoured
Newly released Royal Mail Coronation stamps feature causes supported by King Charles like cultural diversity, sustainability and the Commonwealth. Published 28th Apr 2023, 11:55 BST The Royal Mail has released a new set of stamps to commemorate the coronation of King Charles III. This marks the third time the postal …
Read More »British stamps celebrate May 6 coronation of King Charles III and his public service
By Denise McCarty Great Britain’s Royal Mail unveiled on April 28 the design of its souvenir sheet commemorating the May 6 coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla at Westminster Abbey in London. The souvenir sheet, called His Majesty King Charles III: A New Reign, will be issued May 6. …
Read More »Former Royal Mail postman reveals thousands of letters gridlocking Burnley Delivery Office
The ex-Royal Mail employee, who wishes to remain anonymous, called the situation a “shambles” as letters and untracked parcels are regularly delivered weeks late, particularly around Moor Lane, Padiham, and the Sycamore area of Burnley. The distribution giant is under a universal service obligation by the Government to deliver mail …
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