The announcement of Simon Thompson’s departure comes weeks after agreeing a deal with the Communication Workers Union which brought to an end a year of postal strikes. He has been in the role for just two years and will step down by the end of the year. In that period, …
Read More »Royal Mail chief steps down after MPs accused him of ‘unacceptable level of incompetence’
The boss of Royal Mail has stepped down after being accused by MPs of an ‘unacceptable level of incompetence’ following a bruising series of strikes by its workforce. Simon Thompson, who has headed the postal service since 2021, said he believes it is ‘the right time for the company to …
Read More »Royal Mail boss to step down after bitter dispute with unions | Royal Mail
The chief executive of Royal Mail is stepping down after only two years in the wake of an acrimonious tussle with unions. Simon Thompson, who took the top job in early 2021, will stay on until the end of October as the postal company seeks for its fourth boss in …
Read More »Honest face-to-face debate at York & Birmingham Royal Mail rep briefings
May 12 2023 Discussion shifted from social platforms to concrete reality this week, as CWU unit reps from across Northern England, Wales, the Midlands, South West & South Central got to grips with the details of Business Recovery, Transformation & Growth… York’s Barbican and Birmingham’s NEC hosted the first …
Read More »Blackadder's 40th anniversary celebrated with new stamps – BBC News
A selection of Royal Mail's Blackadder stamps … Royal Mail has launched a series of stamps to celebrate Blackadder's 40th anniversary. Source link
Read More »Royal Mail issuing Blackadder stamps to mark 40 years since classic sitcom first aired
A special set of stamps is being issued to mark the 40th anniversary of classic sitcom Blackadder. The Royal Mail said the comedy was “still loved and revered by audiences” four decades since it first aired on the BBC. The set comprises 12 stamps featuring a range of designs from …
Read More »Royal Mail celebrates Blackadder with special stamps
With a collection of 12 exclusive stamps that capture moments from all four series, including four of Edmund Blackadder, played by Rowan Atkinson. The show’s favourite characters will also be featured with stars including Sir Tony Robinson, Hugh Laurie, Stephen Fry, Tim McInnerny, Miranda Richardson, Brian Blessed and the late Patsy …
Read More »A cunning plan! Blackadder turns 40 with Royal Mail anniversary stamps
Royal Mail have announced the launch of 12 special stamps marking the 40th anniversary of British sitcom favourite Blackadder. Blackadder, the classic 1980s British sitcom – which covers different periods of history over the course of four series – was first broadcast on 15 June 1983 and ran until 1989. …
Read More »Royal Mail releases eight special stamps to celebrate iconic BBC comedy
Royal Mail has launched its latest stamps to celebrate a legendary BBC comedy show. Royal Mail is celebrating Blackadder’s 40th anniversary with a set of stamps. Eight of the stamps capture moments from all four series of the classic sitcom. Four depict Edmund Blackadder, played by Rowan Atkinson, in his …
Read More »Royal Mail launch Blackadder stamps to celebrate 40th anniversary of iconic series
Royal Mail release twelve new stamps in celebration of the 40th anniversary of the beloved comedy. The 40th anniversary of the beloved comedy Blackadder will be celebrated with a special set of stamps, Royal Mail has announced. Eight of the stamps capture moments from all four series of the classic …
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