Elusive black postboxes have captured the attention of Brits, with many having no idea why they’re a special colour. Traditionally, our iconic Royal Mail postboxes are painted a vivid red. There was a point in time when postboxes were green, but they were swapped to red in 1874 after complaints …
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Royal Mail failed to deliver just under a quarter of first-class post on time over the last year, missing its delivery targets set by Ofcom. The company said 76.3% of first-class mail arrived within one working day in the 12 months to the end of March. The figure marks a …
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An Islay pensioner had to rely on her son to send food shopping all the way from the south of England amid severe supermarket shortages.A recent cyber attack on the Co-op led to empty shelves across the UK, but Scotland’s most remote communities, including the island of Islay, were among …
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In May 2018 Meghan Markle tied the knot in front of nearly 30 million viewers and was plunged into the world of royal protocol. Thrust into the historic rituals of royal life, she brought with her a distinctly American flair for individuality, and a belief in doing things her way. However, …
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Open this photo in gallery: Former B.C. Premier John Horgan leaves the stage after a question and answer session at a B.C. Chamber of Commerce luncheon on his last full day as premier of the province, in Vancouver, on November 17, 2022.The Canadian Press Ellie Horgan choked back tears as …
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Royal Mail could be fined by regulators after failing to meet delivery targets. Ofcom has launched an investigation after almost a quarter of first-class post arrived late in the past year. The 98.5% target for second-class post was also missed, with just 92.2% delivered within the required three days. The …
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The UK’s communications regulator, Ofcom, has today launched a formal investigation into Royal Mail’s delivery performance for the 2024/25 financial year, after the postal service publicly admitted it failed to meet key regulatory targets. Under Ofcom’s rules, Royal Mail is required to deliver at least 93% of First Class mail …
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Royal Mail is facing the threat of a fresh fine after delivering almost one in four first-class letters late. The postal service fell short of its targets for letter deliveries in its latest financial year, triggering an Ofcom investigation that could lead to a sanction. If confirmed, it would be …
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Prince William made a witty remark to the crowd on Thursday afternoon after a royal fan called Kate ‘beautiful’. The Prince and Princess of Wales were at the the traditional naming ritual of HMS Glasgow at the BAE Systems’ shipyard in Scotstoun, on the bank of the River Clyde. Kate, 43, officially …
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Ofcom has today opened an investigation into Royal Mail’s compliance with its regulatory obligations for 2024/25, following the company’s publication of its annual delivery performance results this afternoon. Measuring performance Under our rules, Royal Mail is required to meet specific delivery performance targets across the whole financial year, excluding the Christmas period.[1] Among …
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