Royal Mail has extended the deadline for when people need to use up their traditional stamps by. Originally ‘1st’ and 2nd’ class stamps were going to become unusable by January 31, 2023 but this has now been extended by a “grace period” of six months to July 31, 2023. Traditional stamps are …
Read More »Royal Mail postmen strip off for Christmas present calendar ahead of strike
A group of Glasgow postmen have stripped off to raise money for good causes ahead of strikes in the lead-up to Christmas in a dispute over pay. The Victoria Road posties donned Santa hats and took up wrapped gifts to hide their modesty in a photoshoot for a festive calendar. …
Read More »How your child can get a letter from Santa this Christmas through Royal Mail or NSPCC
It’s that time of year when youngsters across the land will be penning letters to Santa Claus. But there are also ways your little ones can themselves receive letters from Father Christmas. So if you want to put an extra smile on your child’s face, check out the following information. …
Read More »Royal Mail extends deadline to use old stamps to summer of 2023
Royal Mail has extended the deadline for when people need to use up their traditional stamps by. Originally ‘1st’ and 2nd’ class stamps were going to become unusable by January 31, 2023 but this has now been extended by a “grace period” of six months to July 31, 2023. Traditional stamps are …
Read More »Royal Mail says sorry as landmark postbox to be removed
A postbox which has served a community for decades is to be removed. Royal Mail has already sealed up the postbox outside the Premier store, on Tunstall Road, in Knypersley, for a number of weeks. That move left residents baffled and comes just a couple of years after the community …
Read More »BBC ‘peddling company line’ on Royal Mail strikes, say union
THE BBC has been criticised by a trade union for “peddling the company line” during an interview on potential strike action by workers in the Royal Mail. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) is threatening to strike over a dispute concerning pay and changes in strategy and culture within the Royal Mail. Talks between Royal …
Read More »Royal Mail issues advice on festive post ahead of Christmas deadlines
AN early reminder has been issued about the last recommended posting dates for Christmas mail ahead of preparations for the festive season. Details have been conformed by Royal Mail, which is encouraging customers to order their online gifts and shopping well in advance and to post their festive greetings early. …
Read More »Royal Mail to go on strike around Christmas as deliveries at risk
Shoppers could see disruption to deliveries over the Christmas period as Royal Mail workers are to stage six fresh strikes next month, including on Christmas Eve. The Communication Workers Union (CWU), who represent 115,000 posties, said its members will walk out on December 9, 11, 14, 15, 23 and 24 …
Read More »Royal Mail workers set to strike on Christmas Eve
POSTAL workers will step up their strike action in defence of jobs and pay during Christmas, the Communications Workers Union (CWU) announced today. In addition to stoppages on November 24, 25 and 30, and December 1, 115,000 workers will strike on December 9, 11, 14, 15, 23 and 24 — …
Read More »Royal Mail extends deadline to use old stamps to summer of 2023
Royal Mail has extended the deadline for when people need to use up their traditional stamps by. Originally ‘1st’ and 2nd’ class stamps were going to become unusable by January 31, 2023 but this has now been extended by a “grace period” of six months to July 31, 2023. Traditional stamps are …
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