Last posting dates were brought forward in light of strike action by Royal Mail staff and Brits have been urged to send their Christmas cards as soon as possible to avoid any delays Video Loading Video Unavailable The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Thousands of Royal Mail workers attend …
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How I miss that distinctive sound of Advent: the heavy thud of 11 envelopes landing on the doormat! Ever since the decline of handwritten letters, which began in the 1990s with the arrival of the internet, Advent has been the one time of year when we could re-live the daily …
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Writing on social media, it said the hold-up was because of “significantly increased demand due to Royal Mail and rail strikes as well as the demands of the festive season”. It said 98 per cent of its orders usually arrive the next working day, but current delays are expected to …
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Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU), which represents postal workers, are planning further walkouts on Dec 11, 14, 15, 23 and 24. CWU general secretary Dave Ward claimed the “unachievable” conditions proposed by postal bosses, which includes starting work three hours later, would “destroy the future of Royal Mail”. …
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Traditional stamps will no longer be valid as Royal Mail moves towards a barcoded system for recording mail. The company has set up a swat-out system to ensure postal service users are not out of pocket Video Loading Video Unavailable The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Why your 1st …
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Some packages have to be sent off today if you want to be sure they will reach their destination in time for December 25, especially if you are sending them overseas Some parcels have to be sent today to arrive for Christmas – so get yours in the post ( …
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December 23, 2020 – 18:35 GMT Anna Johnstone Raise a toast this festive season by sending a friend a Christmas margarita through the post, thanks to Cointreau and World of Zing Christmas and New Year parties just aren’t the same this year, are they? However, you’ve gotta …
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Friends and relatives should be able to post cards and parcels for care home patients for free this Christmas, the Lib Dems urged tonight. Ireland’s postal service An Post has announced it will carry letters, large envelopes, packets and parcels up to 2kg addressed to residents in nursing homes, residential …
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A disabled schoolgirl has brought festive joy to her home village by hand-delivering more than 1000 Christmas cards – despite only having one leg. Angel Farley has written and delivered 1,064 greetings cards so far this year in her mission to put a smile on people’s faces at Christmas. The …
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Researchers estimate that 1.5 billion Christmas Cards are thrown away every year in the UK, so is it time to stop sending them? No, says Gillian Harvey. In the midst of depression, Christmas cards landing on her doormat were the one thing that helped to pull her through At a time when environmental …
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