Easy trick to send parcels for FREE – even over Christmas

HOUSEHOLDS can have parcels and returns picked up by Royal Mail posties directly from their homes – and it’s free. Royal Mail’s Parcel Collect service lets you send packages without even having to leave your home. 1 The Royal Mail’s Parcel Collect Service lets people send parcels from homeCredit: Alamy …

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Sky unveils winners of £2m sustainable advertising initiative

Broadcast giant Sky has revealed the five winners of its £2m SkyZero Footprint Fund – an initiative which aims to harness the reach of TV advertising to promote business initiatives that are driving positive behavioural changes that curb environmental impacts. The five winning businesses – Ecosia, Homethings, Royal Mail, Serious …

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Trade unions: What are they and who is allowed to strike?

Image caption, Strikes have caused disruption for millions of passengers Unions representing railway workers, barristers and Royal Mail staff have announced strikes in recent weeks. What is a trade union? Trade unions are organisations which help workers negotiate with employers. They often help employees ask for more pay, or better …

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Barristers strike over pay to go on indefinitely

Barristers in England and Wales have voted to walk out indefinitely from next month, as their dispute with the government over pay, working conditions and legal aid funding escalates. Out of 2,273 votes cast by members of the Criminal Bar Association, an overwhelming 1,808 members (79.5%) voted to escalate the …

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What does union conflict mean for Royal Mail shares?

Image source: Getty Images After several months of negotiations, the friction between the postal union and Royal Mail (LSE:RMG) is reaching a climax. Four strike dates have been confirmed, the first of which will be on Friday. As a potential investor, I need to be careful in understanding the implications …

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