Stricken Royal Mail ‘fighting for its life’: Bosses issue stark warning as postal workers prepare to stage yet more strikes By Calum Muirhead For The Daily Mail Published: 16:50 EST, 22 December 2022 | Updated: 17:01 EST, 22 December 2022 Royal Mail bosses have warned that it is in a …
Read More »£4k of ‘luxury’ Christmas presents ‘delayed or lost’ in Royal Mail strikes, claims jeweller
A Solihull jewellery business claims thousands of pounds worth of stock shipped to customers a month ago has been either “lost or delayed” – sparking Christmas delivery chaos. Katie Belle Jewellery says Royal Mail strikes have caused “up to £4,000 worth of stock” most of which was Christmas presents, to …
Read More »Royal Mail post service on Christmas Eve, Boxing Day and New Year explained
Christmas Day is almost here and many of us may be waiting for any last minute gifts, parcels and cards to arrive in the post. However, this year’s post has been a little different due to the result of the industrial action that has seen Royal Mail workers stage walkouts …
Read More »Dividend payouts forecast to hit record highs in 2023
Even as profit growth is expected to slow in 2023 (and grind to a halt in 2024), key sectors such as oil and gas are set to continue strong dividend payouts throughout next year. Meanwhile, total dividend pay for 2022 is predicted to reach £79.1bn, above 2021’s total of £78.5bn …
Read More »Royal Mail issues 24-hour warning to customers ahead of two-day Christmas strikes
A 24-hour warning has been issued by Royal Mail to customers ahead of another set of strikes starting tomorrow. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) are set to walk out again on Friday (December 23) and Saturday (December 24), after negations to resolve a dispute over pay, jobs and …
Read More »Dates in December 2022 and Christmas last posting details
What is the last date to send Christmas cards and parcels via Royal Mail? Royal Mail has urged customers to “allow plenty of time” for posting items this year. If you want cards and presents to arrive by Christmas Day, 2nd class items should have been posted at the latest …
Read More »Make efficient supply chains a Christmas priority, says SAP
Everything gets busier at Christmas. From the motorways and train carriages to the high streets and warehouses, the festive season creates bottlenecks in almost every aspect of our lives. To navigate this hectic time, it is crucial for everyone – but especially supply chain professionals – to have plans, backups, …
Read More »PCS in Solidarity 22 December
Transport Today (22) RMT members working as cleaners for a number of rail companies are taking action, as well as members who are security staff working for Eurostar. Members of Unite who work at the 11 Highlands and Islands airports in Scotland will take their second day of strike action …
Read More »The UK’s Royal Mail Says It is Battling for Survival and Accuses a Union of “peddling … – Latest Tweet by Bloomberg
The UK’s Royal Mail says it is battling for survival and accuses a union of “peddling lies” ahead of another round of strikes https://t.co/gVBUrAbnVJ— Bloomberg (@business) December 22, 2022 (SocialLY brings you all the latest breaking news, viral trends and information from social media world, including Twitter, Instagram and Youtube. …
Read More »Apology after postal strikes meant just 16 per cent of energy vouchers redeemed
Thursday 22 December 2022 11:51 am Vouchers: People struggled to get hold of their energy redemption due to the postal strike. Royal Mail has apologised after just 16 per cent of energy bill support scheme (EBSS) vouchers were delivered by post this December. The company which has been crippled by …
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