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The gang’s members are believed to have close links to Russia.  A Lockbit member said in a blog post published on the dark web last year: “We benefit from the hostile attitude of the West (towards Russia). It allows us to conduct such an aggressive business and operate freely within …

Royal Mail has been left unable to send letters or parcels overseas after the postal service suffered a crippling "cyber incident". Source link

Cyber security experts warned that the damage to Royal Mail’s computer system looked extensive.  Jake Moore, an expert at software business ESET, said: “After multiple strikes and labour shortages, this attack will have come at one of the worst possible times for the postal service.  “The attack seems to have …

Christmas returns have hit an all-time high after Royal Mail strikes meant many gifts arrived too late to give on the big day. Almost 40pc more packages were returned between Christmas and New Year this year compared to last year, according to figures from ReBound, which processes millions of returns …

There are already private ambulance services, and right now they are all expanding. One company, Met Medical, has been specifically offering its services during the strikes. A Guardian headline writer described that as “cashing in” on the strikes in outraged tones. The more moderate among us may view it simply …

Shoppers returning unwanted Christmas gifts face an unexpected financial hit after a string of high street stores started charging a fee on items sent back.  Retailers including hiking equipment seller Mountain Warehouse and health and beauty website owner The Hut Group have changed their returns policies to include charges.  It …

A Czech energy tycoon that trade union leaders claim is plotting a takeover of Royal Mail is being advised by Chuka Umunna, The Telegraph can disclose. The former Labour leadership hopeful, who was a prominent critic of Royal Mail’s privatisation while a frontbench MP, has been hired by Vesa Equity, …

France is to move to three-days-a-week letter deliveries from the start of next year as ministers in Britain resist pleas from Royal Mail to axe Saturday postal rounds. Letters will also be delivered within three days in a major shake-up that French bosses say will reduce La Poste’s carbon footprint. …

For many of you it will be the last working day before the Christmas break. It could also be a working day disrupted by strike action. Thousands of union members are on strike today and tomorrow. As if that was not enough to bring you some festive gloom, chaos on …

Rail strikes Across December and January, there will be both regional and national rail strikes. Nearly every train line will be impacted in some way. The strikes are by RMT members at Network Rail and by train drivers represented by Aslef. They will affect 15 train operators. These are: Avanti …