Postal workers at some of the 37 UK delivery offices targeted by the “USO reform” pilot scheme at Royal Mail have been speaking this past week about the trials to begin in February. Workers voiced opposition to the restructuring plan to impose gig economy working conditions and slash jobs, and …
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A BirminghamLive probe has revealed stark differences in the age verification methods used by companies selling knives online – with one appearing to have taken a set of blades off sale after we made contact. Temu insisted it had a “strict policy” after our reporter was able to access the …
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A woman took a gamble on buying unclaimed lost luggage from a London airport and was stunned by the suitcase’s contents. Fashion blogger and thrift shopping enthusiast, Becky Chorlton, bought the luggage for £130 via the website Undelivrd, known for selling unclaimed Royal Mail and UPS parcels, returns from Amazon …
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Amazon is set to take on Royal Mail as it launches deliveries on foot as part of a package of measures to reduce emissions amid the climate crisis. Delivery associates – as they are called by Amazon – across central London will now take to the streets with carts filled …
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Amazon is taking on the traditional postman by delivering parcels on foot. Couriers will ditch their vehicles and carry packages on a handcart in a pilot programme in the London boroughs of Hackney, Westminster and Islington. The new service, which is part of a wider effort to cut carbon emissions …
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Starbuck workers picket outside of a closed Starbucks on Friday, December 20, 2024, in Burbank, California. [AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes] Thousands of Amazon and Starbucks workers returned to work this week after launching nationwide strikes. Thousands of Amazon drivers ended their week-long strike on Thursday, while an estimated 5,000 Starbucks workers …
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An urgent alert has been sounded for Amazon and Royal Mail customers as the festive season draws near, with warnings of up to FOUR scams circulating. As we edge closer to December 25, there’s a spike in fraudulent activity targeting eager shoppers. Which? consumer expert Rob Lilley-Jones cautions: “With so …
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An urgent alert has been sent out to Amazon and Royal Mail customers about up to four scams circulating as the festive season draws near. Customers are being forewarned about an increase in fraudulent activities as December 25 approaches. Rob Lilley-Jones, Which? consumer specialist, warned: “With so many parcels expected …
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Time is running out to get Christmas presents before the big day The last day you can order from Amazon to get your presents in time depends on the product (Image: Getty Images) Last minute Christmas shopping is stressful enough without the sudden realisation you may be too late and …
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Royal Mail plans to roll out more parcel lockers in a bid to hold onto market share – James Linsell Clark / SWNS Royal Mail is to roll out its own parcel lockers in the new year as the postal service steps up its battle against Amazon. The first 250 …
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