WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Postal Service signaled plans Tuesday for a rate increase that includes hiking the cost of a first-class stamp from 68 cents to 73 cents, part of an overall 7.8% increase to take effect this summer. The request was made to the Postal Regulatory Commission, which …
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Campaigner Alan Bates said the Post Office is an “atrocious organisation” and “needs disbanding” during his appearance at the public inquiry into the Horizon scandal. The former sub-postmaster, who has spent more than 20 years fighting to uncover the biggest miscarriage of justice in British legal history, also spoke about …
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… Royal Mail to Consignia in 2001. An Abrdn spokesperson said: ''As Peter made clear in his interview, we appreciate it is for the media to make … Source link
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Comments from postal workers exposing the unbearable working conditions at Canada Post and the complicity of the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) with management in enforcing them have continued to pour in to the World Socialist Web Site. Contract talks are ongoing for some 50,000 workers between CUPW and …
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King Charles is in circulation. On Tuesday, the King, 75, welcomed the Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey and Chief Cashier Sarah John to Buckingham Palace to receive the first bank notes featuring his portrait. The sovereign, who has postponed public-facing duties while receiving cancer treatment, appeared in good spirits …
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Meghan Markle reads to children in first public appearance since Kate’s cancer diagnosis Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email The King has been presented with the first banknotes bearing his portrait by the Governor …
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By Sachin Ravikumar LONDON (Reuters) -Britain’s Royal Mail said on Wednesday it was facing severe disruption to its international export services following what it described as “a cyber incident”. “We are temporarily unable to despatch items to overseas destinations,” Royal Mail, one of the world’s largest post and parcel firms, …
Read More »Sandra Griffiths, who died on March 24 aged 74 from cancer, worked for 32 years at the Royal Mail and post office around the Yate area. Sandra was a much-loved wife to Dave, mum to Mark and Debbie and had several grandchildren. Born in Chipping Sodbury where Sandra grew up …
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A fresh scam alert has been issued as individuals report receiving fraudulent text messages purporting to be from Royal Mail. These scams, known as ‘smishing’ attacks, often contain links that recipients are strongly advised not to click on. This week, homeowners have reported receiving messages claiming a package needs rescheduling …
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The price of a 1st Class stamp is rising to £1.35 – is it worth it? (Credits: Getty Images) In today’s MetroTalk, readers are talking Royal Mail’s price increases. A reader argues that £1.35 for a stamp is a steal for the satisfaction of sending a heartfelt letter, to be …
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