Hopes are growing that there will be a breakthrough in the dispute between the Royal Mail and unions. Talks will take place this week between the mail operator and the CWU about going to Acas, the arbitration service. Royal Mail has said it may have to cut up to 10,000 …
Read More »When is the Royal Mail strike this week? Dates of next planned postal strikes and how post is affected
The next in an extensive series of strikes by Royal Mail workers is taking place this week as part a long-running dispute over pay and working conditions. Communication Workers Union (CWU) members are taking part in 19 days of strike action throughout October and November 2022, and there is potential for further disruption into the …
Read More »Royal Mail stamps without barcode to be defunct in 100 days
Royal Mail is urging people to use stamps without a barcode by January 31 2023, when they cease to be valid. The change affects ordinary stamps featuring Queen Elizabeth II, which must be used before the deadline exactly 100 days from Monday. The barcoded stamps will continue to feature an …
Read More »Royal Mail, union agree on talks over pay through arbitration
(Reuters) – Britain’s Royal Mail and its largest labour union have agreed to engage in talks through the Advisory, Conciliation and Arbitration Service (Acas) to resolve their ongoing dispute over pay, the postal service’s parent company said on Monday. International Distributions Services said the opening session for the talks would …
Read More »How to swap out Royal Mail stamps without barcodes 100 days ahead of deadline
T here are just 100 days left to use Royal Mail stamps that don’t have barcodes on them, following the introduction of barcoded stamps in February. Royal Mail introduced the barcoded stamps earlier this year to improve security and efficiency as part of the company’s modernisation drive. As a result, …
Read More »How to get the form to exchange old stamps and when they expire
Royal Mail is updating stamps by adding barcodes, meaning existing stamps that do not have them will soon become obsolete. The move allows the company to add security features, while people will also be able to watch and share videos by scanning the barcodes in the Royal Mail app. Here’s …
Read More »100 days left to use stamps without barcode
Royal Mai said the stamp swap scheme was not connected to the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Photo: Royal Mail Royal Mail (IDS.L) has told UK households to use all non-barcoded stamps in the next 100 days before they cease to be valid for postage by 31 January. Post Office …
Read More »Royal Mail staff to stage fresh strike in long-running dispute over pay and conditions
Royal Mail staff will go on strike on Tuesday in a long-standing dispute over pay and conditions. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) will mount picket lines outside sorting and delivery offices across the country. Efforts to break the deadlock are continuing despite the ongoing industrial action. More strikes …
Read More »Royal Mail warns there are only 100 days left to use stamps without barcodes | Royal Mail
Royal Mail is urging consumers to use up stamps without barcodes by 31 January 2023, when imprints featuring the late Queen Elizabeth II will cease to be valid for postage. There are 100 days left for people to rummage through wallets and drawers to track down stamps to use before …
Read More »Royal Mail issues urgent warning as thousands of stamps will become unusable in 100 days
Royal Mail has issued a warning to all Brits that they only have 100 days left to use stamps without barcodes. By January 31, all stamps that feature just the Queen’s image will become unusable. People are being urged to use up all of their first and second class stamps …
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