Joanna Lumley, 75, discussed writing a tribute to the Queen and the ongoing reports of division within the family. She released A Queen For All Seasons: A Celebration of Our One and Only Queen Elizabeth II On Her Platinum Jubilee in October and in the wake of the release she has …
Read More »East Midlands Airport cargo shipments up more than 25% on pre-pandemic levels
Britain’s aviation minister has heard how East Midlands Airport is forecasting another record-breaking year for air cargo thanks to online shopping and the current challenges of moving goods by sea. Robert Courts MP visited the Castle Donington cargo operation at the busiest time of year in the run-up to Christmas. …
Read More »Angela Rayner delivers goodwill to hardworking Royal Mail staff ahead of Christmas
ASHTON and Failsworth MP Angela Rayner has expressed her gratitude to workers who are making it possible for people to send gifts to families and friends in time for Christmas. The Labour deputy leader visited Ashton Delivery Office on Fleet Street to pass on her season’s greetings to the hardworking …
Read More »SMP welcomes Royal Mail 2022 incentives programme
The Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) has welcomed Royal Mail’s 2022 initiatives to support the growth and retention of the letters industry. Royal Mail is renewing its current incentives for a further 12 months while updated fixed percentage discounts will once again be available on different types of mail to enhance …
Read More »Final Royal Mail posting dates for Christmas presents and cards for December 2021
With Christmas day fast approaching, ensuring cards, presents and parcels make it to their destination by December 25 is hard enough when you’re Santa. For us mere mortals, lots of us will be relying on the Post Office. As the pandemic continues, it will mean yet again some families may …
Read More »Ofcom tells parcels firms to up their game on consumer complaints
Parcel firms will have to tighten up their complaints handling after the industry watchdog said almost two thirds of customers had experienced problems with deliveries in the last three months. Ofcom said people sending and receiving parcels should be treated fairly by delivery companies and that around a quarter …
Read More »Prince William and Kate Middleton release 2021 Christmas card
Two royal Christmas cards featuring very different designs were released today – with Prince William and Kate opting for a family holiday photo while his father Prince Charles made a nod to the Covid pandemic. A family holiday in the desert with Dad in shorts, the youngsters in their summer …
Read More »Royal Mail delays see people left without important letters and medication
People living in one part of Merseyside say they have been waiting on important deliveries for up to two weeks. Jean Lowe is one of a number of New Ferry residents who have experienced problems with their post in recent weeks. The 65-year-old said she was forced to go to …
Read More »Royal Commission: Navy reserve witness reveals sexual assault by fellow seaman
A serving member of the Australian navy reserve has given shocking evidence at a royal commission of how she was sexually assaulted as a recruit. A serving member of the Australian navy reserve has given harrowing evidence to a royal commission of her sexual assault at the hands of a …
Read More »Parcel firms must make it easier for customers to complain, says regulator
Consumers sending and receiving parcels in the UK should be treated more fairly by delivery companies, the communications regulator Ofcom said as it outlined proposed new protections today. More than ten million parcels are delivered on an average day in the UK, and Ofcom – which has responsibility for the …
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