© Provided by Metro Stamps are soon to undergo a pretty major change. (Picture: Getty Images) A major change is coming in for stamps in the UK – and no, we don’t just mean the Queen’s portrait being replaced by that of King Charles and his cipher. A new scheme …
Read More »Royal Mail whistleblower claims £600 energy vouchers delayed by overtime ban
A Royal Mail whistle-blower in Northern Ireland is claiming £600 energy payment vouchers are being delayed by a ban on overtime work. The postal worker, based in Newry, Co Down, raised their concerns this week, saying the UK government payouts to some of the most vulnerable people on pay as …
Read More »UK retail sales fall in December, but fashion sales rise
The volume of retail sales in the UK dropped in December during the important Christmas trading period, but fashion sales increased slightly. Retail sales volumes are estimated to have dropped 1 percent last month following a drop of 0.5 percent in November, according to the latest figures from the Office …
Read More »Detroiter arrested for allegedly stealing mail from Troy residents – Daily Tribune
A Detroit woman is facing several charges for alleged mail theft in Troy. Khaira Howard booking photo Khaira Howard, 25, was arraigned Thursday in 52-4 District Court for multiple felony charges of receiving and concealing stolen property and possession of stolen financial transaction devices, as well as a driver’s license …
Read More »Royal Mail investors to meet union bosses
Royal Mail investors to meet union bosses: Attempts to negotiate end to bitter industrial dispute that has paralysed business By Calum Muirhead For The Daily Mail Published: 16:55 EST, 20 January 2023 | Updated: 16:55 EST, 20 January 2023 Royal Mail investors will meet with trade union bosses next week …
Read More »Royal Mail delays on sending parcels abroad after cyber incident
Royal Mail has been able to resume exporting ‘limited volumes’ of international parcels following a recent cyber incident. The attack, which occurred last week, left international services unable to operate and dispatch items abroad. As a result, Royal Mail asked customers to ‘temporarily’ stop sending international packages to avoid a …
Read More »Prince Edward is named joint least popular royal alongside Prince Andrew
Prince Edward is named joint least popular royal with his shamed older brother Andrew with 1% of vote in MailOnline poll – as pictures of him as a young man reveal how he was once a royal knockout Edward came joint last in poll which asked readers to name their …
Read More »Royal Mail issues update to customers after cyber attack
CYBER ATTACK: A Royal Mail employee sorting letters (File photo by PA) Royal Mail has said it has “started moving limited volumes of export parcels” following disruption due to a cyber attack. The delivery company said it was experiencing “severe service disruption” following a recent “cyber incident”. The back office …
Read More »Fancy a kick about, Your Majesty? Cheerful Charles gets a toe to the ball during latest engagement
He is perhaps more at ease with a polo mallet than a football. But King Charles looked right at home on a visit to a community centre – where he even got involved with children playing football. The King and the Queen Consort were on a visit to the Norbrook Community …
Read More »Northumberland resident receives letter posted from Bridgwater in 1995
A LETTER originally posted from Bridgwater nearly 30 years ago finally reached its destination in Northumberland on Friday. John Rainbow, 60, was shocked to see one of the two letters delivered to his home in the village of Wylam on Friday, January 13 had a 25p Royal Mail first class postage stamp dating back …
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