First class stamp rises to record price of £1.25

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email The price of a first class stamp has jumped from £1.10 to £1.25 in the third price rise in just 18 months. Royal Mail have blamed “increasing cost …

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Golden bike rack celebrates Malvern cyclist Evie Richards

Malvern Hills District Council has commissioned the bespoke rack, which is located next to the Royal Mail Delivery Office in Abbey Road. The bike rack recognises the achievements of local Union Cyclist Internationale (UCI) cycling athletes, including Evie Richards, who won gold at the Commonwealth Games in 2022. The 26-year-old, …

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First class stamp price rises to £1.25

First class stamp showing King Charles The price of a first class stamp has risen to £1.25 from £1.10, the third increase in the space of 18 months. Royal Mail blamed increasing cost pressures and the tough economic environment for the latest rise. Charity Citizens Advice said that regulator Ofcom …

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Can I contact an employee who is off sick?

Q: Can I contact an employee who is off sick, or does this count as harassment by the company? A: Harassment is defined as unwanted behaviour that creates an intimidating or hostile environment for an employee, related to a protected characteristic. An employment tribunal ruling earlier this year found in …

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