Conservative members are being charged to watch hustings in the campaign to succeed Boris Johnson. Viewers are asked to donate up to £100 before registering, while attendees are charged an admin fee. Pre-paid postage has been dropped from ballots, raising concerns that some votes could be delayed. Conservative members are …
Read More »Large barn fire breaks out in Llanrhydd area of Ruthin
Firefighters are in attendance to a large barn fire in Llanrhydd, Ruthin where hay bales have caught fire. North Wales Fire and Rescue Service confirmed the incident on social media, where they explained that crews are expected to remain at the scene overnight. A spokesperson said: “We are currently in attendance to …
Read More »Residents at new Banbury estate complain after missing out on postal deliveries
Residents in Bloxham Vale have complained that Royal Mail is not delivering important mail to new Banbury housing estate. People in the Bloxham Vale housing estate have complained that Royal Mail has not regularly delivered mail to the estate, amid claims that the post workers struggle to deliver to the …
Read More »Amazon to buy robotic technology company for US$1.7bn
Amazon announced today that it will be acquiring consumer robot company iRobot. Amazon will acquire iRobot for $61 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $1.7 billion, including iRobot’s net debt. Completion of the transaction is subject to customary closing conditions, including approval by iRobot’s shareholders and regulatory …
Read More »Jacqui Lambie breaks down in tears at Royal Commission into Defence and Veteran Suicide
Former soldier Jacqui Lambie has broken down in tears during an emotional appearance before a veterans inquiry. The independent Tasmanian Senator welled up as she thanked her parents and youngest son Dylan for looking after her when her mental health spiralled before she attempted suicide in 2009. ‘I want to …
Read More »How to talk about death
I love to write about life, with all its ups and downs; how we can get through it and – hopefully – thrive. So you may be surprised to hear that this weekend, I am talking about the opposite – death – and the importance of recognising that all of …
Read More »Why is everyone going on strike? – BBC News
Royal Mail managers will "work to rule" between 15 and 19 July the Unite … Separately, the Communication Workers Union are balloting postal … Source link
Read More »Thousands of households will not receive deliveries until AFTER 6pm under Royal Mail shake-up plans
Thousands of households will not receive deliveries until AFTER 6pm under new Royal Mail shake-up plans Thousands of Britons will not receive mail until after 6pm in a Royal Mail shakeup Bosses want postal workers to deliver rounds later in day when people are home Pressure to ensure parcels and …
Read More »Royal Mail experiencing ‘issues’ in its Bradford North office
ROYAL Mail has issued a statement following complaints of delayed mail in some areas of Bradford. The mail company highlighted it was having resourcing issues in its Bradford North branch, which it is in the process of addressing. People complained they weren’t getting their post daily, and only getting post once …
Read More »Royal Mail sets exact date millions of stamps to become worthless – Urgent warning | UK | News
The new system will not include the use of current stamps, meaning anyone with of 1st or 2nd class stashes has just months to use them. Current postage stamps will become invalid after the new system is launched on January 31, 2023. It is an attempt to make letter sending …
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