Royal Mail workers to stage fresh 48-hour strike

Royal Mail workers will stage a fresh 48-hour strike from Wednesday in an increasing bitter dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) will mount picket lines outside sorting and delivery offices across the country. The two sides have held talks in recent weeks but …

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Bridgwater firm Hippychick subsidises couriers amid Royal Mail strikes

A BRIDGWATER company is subsiding courier fees to reduce the risk of late Christmas deliveries caused by Royal Mail workers going on strike. Hippychick, which creates products for parents and children, says it is facing reputational damage and paying refunds over late deliveries. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) will strike on …

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