Britain will see a wealth of changes to everyday items as the Queen’s image and insignia on banknotes, letterboxes and stamps are replaced with that of the new King, Charles III. British currency won’t be replaced overnight and the change will take years as new coins and notes are created …
Read More »Bank holiday for Queen’s funeral approved by Charles
Events in sport and the arts are being cancelled as the country mourns the death of Queen Elizabeth. Changes to so many aspects of British life – from the running of government to pastimes like sports matches and plays to televisions and radio output – will be seen during the …
Read More »Postal workers latest to take strike action over pay offer
The members of the Communications Workers Union (CWU) have also voted in favour of a further UK-wide 48-hour stoppage on September 30 and October 1. According to the CWU, its 115,000 members could not support a 2% pay rise, while Royal Mail claims the deal on offer was worth up …
Read More »Warning over Royal Mail ‘exodus’ as Barrow strike action continues
ROYAL Mail will face an ‘exodus’ of postal workers if it does not back down in a dispute over pay and working conditions, a Barrow union representative has said. Scores of postal workers in Barrow took part in a strike as part of a dispute between the Communication Workers Union …
Read More »Royal Mail and rail unions suspend strikes out of respect
Friday 09 September 2022 7:48 am Royal Mail UNIONS have suspended a series of strikes set for the next few days following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II yesterday. Members of the railway union RMT announced that the planned strike for 15 and 17 September would be called …
Read More »Royal Mail strike, Mercury Prize, and sporting events called off following death of the Queen
Strikes, award shows and sporting events across the UK have been cancelled or postponed following news that the Queen passed away on Thursday evening. The 96-year-old monarch passed away peacefully at Balmoral Castle in Aberdeenshire with her family – including Prince Charles and Camilla – by her side on Thursday. …
Read More »Royal Mail issues guidance on stamps and postboxes
Following the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II, Royal Mail has confirmed that stamps bearing the image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II remain valid for use. These include Definitive stamps – regular ‘everyday’ stamps – and Special Stamps. As previously announced, following the introduction of barcodes to everyday stamps, …
Read More »Queen’s death: What needs to change now, from money to stamps and the national anthem | UK News
The Queen’s death marks a monumental and disruptive moment in the history of the nation. Over the course of her 70-year reign, the monarch became the most famous woman in the world. Her portrait is all over stamps, coins and notes, and her initials adorn postboxes, uniforms and government signage …
Read More »Royal Mail issues statement on stamps after death of The Queen
Royal Mail says all stamps featuring the Queen remain valid for use. “Following the passing of HM Queen Elizabeth II, Royal Mail has confirmed that stamps bearing the image of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II remain valid for use. “These include definitive stamps – regular ‘everyday’ stamps – and special …
Read More »Royal Mail issues statement on stamps and post boxes in wake of Queen’s death
The death of Queen Elizabeth II continues to send shockwaves across the world. Though it was known that the long-serving monarch could not reign forever, her passing on Thursday afternoon (September 8) has left people reeling. In the UK, not only is there a period of mourning to navigate, but …
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