Royal Mail confirms Simon Thompson to step down as CEO

Royal Mail boss Simon Thompson is to step down, ending a turbulent two-year stint at the helm of the postal operator. The well flagged departure was confirmed by Royal Mail owner, International Distributions Services PLC (LSE:IDS), in a statement. IDS said Thompson “believes that, following the negotiators’ agreement between Royal …

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Royal Mail warns of post delays in SS17 postcode area

A daily list of delivery offices facing delays on the Royal Mail website has been updated today, which has seen the Stanford-le-Hope delivery office added to the list. One south Essex postcode area is facing delays due to this. On its website, Royal Mail said: “Deliveries are operating as normal across the …

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Royal Mail boss Simon Thompson resigns

The chief executive of Royal Mail has stepped down, saying that it was the right time for the company to move forward under new leadership. Simon Thompson said his decision to leave followed Royal Mail’s deal last month with the Communication Workers Union (CWU), which ended a long-running dispute over …

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How to get your money back if your parcel goes missing

If you’re missing a parcel and don’t know what to do next, then you’ve come to the right place.  Whether it’s a personal parcel you’re sending or receiving, or you’ve bought something online that’s gone astray, this guide has you covered.  Missing parcels are an annoyingly common problem, but there …

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Royal Mail CEO quits | Printweek

Speculation has proved correct – embattled Royal Mail CEO Simon Thompson is to leave the business. Earlier this week Sky News reported that Thompson was in advanced talks about his departure, following a torrid period that included being recalled by MPs on the business select committee after an unconvincing …

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