Residents complain of long delivery delays after Royal Mail strikes

RESIDENTS have complained of long postal delays that have resulted in missed hospital appointments, invitations, and late Christmas presents. While the run-up to Christmas is always a busy period for delivery services, significant delays have been reported after Royal Mail strikes took place across ten days from late November. Calling for strike action …

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Royal Mail Issues Iron Maiden Stamps

“We were all absolutely astounded – in a good way! – when we heard first about the commemorative project, and equally pretty much speechless when we saw the stamps for the very first time,” says Steve Harris, founding member and bassit, Iron Maiden. “They look superb and I think they …

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Stars on stamps – DW – 01/05/2023

Special postage stamps often celebrate national success stories, like this 2009 series featuring Australian Academy Award winners Cate Blanchett, Russell Crowe, Nicole Kidman and Geoffrey Rush. Launched in 1997, Australia Post’s annual Legends Awards stamps commemorate people from the country who have made significant contributions to the world. Source link

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Royal Mail strikes lead to surge in returned Christmas presents

Christmas returns have hit an all-time high after Royal Mail strikes meant many gifts arrived too late to give on the big day. © ANDY RAIN/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock Mandatory Credit: Photo by ANDY RAIN/EPA-EFE/Shutterstock (13665609a)Rail Mail workers picket outside a Royal Mail depot in London, Britain, 14 December 2022. Royal Mail workers …

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Are there any Royal Mail strikes in January 2023?

Royal Mail strikes caused huge disruption over the Christmas period, but are there any more walkouts in January 2023? There was industrial action on seven dates in December, including Christmas Eve, with thousands of workers who belong to the Communication Workers Union (CWU) walking out. This followed a 48-hour strike over …

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Fresh talks to be held in Royal Mail dispute

Fresh talks are to be held in a bid to resolve the long-running Royal Mail dispute. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) staged a series of strikes last year in a bitter row over jobs, pay and conditions. A Royal Mail spokesperson said: “We welcome the CWU’s agreement to …

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Fresh talks to be held in Royal Mail dispute

Fresh talks are to be held in a bid to resolve the long-running Royal Mail dispute. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) staged a series of strikes last year in a bitter row over jobs, pay and conditions. A Royal Mail spokesperson said: “We welcome the CWU’s agreement to …

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