The centrepiece of the Crown Jewels has been taken for some modification work ahead of the historic ceremony next year, Buckingham Palace has said. The priceless crown was moved in secret which was only confirmed after it was safely delivered. Since the 13th century, versions of the St Edward’s Crown are …
Read More »Will Royal Mail’s plan for parcels kill off THOUSANDS more local post offices?
Thousands of post offices could disappear in the next two to three years as shops whose premises they share quit the high street as victims of a faltering economy. Experts fear that up to 6,000 branches are vulnerable, meaning the 11,500-strong service could halve. The ailing network receives £50million a …
Read More »Royal Mail postal workers raise hundreds for Mind
Members of the CWU took on the Burrator 5K to raise awareness and funds for mental health charity, Mind Postal workers from Plymouth have raised hundreds of pounds for a mental health charity amid ongoing strikes. Many of the posties from the West Park Delivery Office took on the challenge …
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Read More »Royal Mail’s warning to people sending post this Christmas
Royal Mail is asking customers to post their mail earlier than usual for Christmas this year as a result of the ongoing strike action by its workers. The company is bringing forward its latest recommended posting dates for domestic and international mail to help manage any impact from planned strike …
Read More »Naga Munchetty and Charlie Stayt slammed over ‘uncomfortable’ BBC Breakfast interview | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV
Max La Manna joined Charlie Stayt and Naga Munchetty in the BBC Breakfast studio to speak about how viewers can cut down on food waste this Christmas. However, some viewers were unhappy with the BBC presenter’s line of questioning. Others questioned why an American chef was talking about food waste …
Read More »Brilliant video shows cheeky fox stealing bread and TV guide as man turns away from his shopping
A cheeky fox has been caught on camera stealing a loaf of bread and a TV guide whilst a man reached for some biscuits to feed them. Peter Barrett, 50, has been feeding the same three foxes for months and they routinely know to wait outside his home for a …
Read More »LETTER: Government is destroying lives, the planet and NHS
While households are struggling to pay soaring energy bills and trying to stay afloat, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s windfall tax still has a huge loophole losing billions that could help with energy bills. According to Greenpeace UK, oil and gas giants can avoid paying most of the tax if they …
Read More »New last posting dates confirmed by Royal Mail
Royal Mail has brought forward its last posting dates for Christmas as strikes continue. Workers are set to strike on multiple dates in December over a long running dispute over pay and working conditions. Over recent months, members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) have held many walkouts, which the …
Read More »December 2022 strikes: When are the planned walkouts for the Royal Mail, NHS, and Network Rail
THE UK is facing a wave of strikes in December 2022, with at least one walkout a day ahead of Christmas. Militant union bosses have braced the country for a “prolonged programme of industrial action” that is set to cause disruptions across a number of different sectors. 1 December is set to …
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