UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has thanked public servants for their ‘selflessness’ – expressing his gratitude for ‘sacrifices’ made during an ‘extraordinary year’. While the prime politician would traditionally broadcast a message to the nation on Christmas, Sunak skimped on the usual way – instead opting to call workers directly …
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Royal Mail delivers final Christmas blow as postal workers stop delivering letters and parcels in 17th day of strike action Some 115,000 members of the (CWU) went on strike for the 17th day Last minute cards and presents will not to make it in time for Christmas Postmen are prioritising …
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A Solihull jewellery business claims thousands of pounds worth of stock shipped to customers a month ago has been either “lost or delayed” – sparking Christmas delivery chaos. Katie Belle Jewellery says Royal Mail strikes have caused “up to £4,000 worth of stock” most of which was Christmas presents, to …
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Christmas Day is almost here and many of us may be waiting for any last minute gifts, parcels and cards to arrive in the post. However, this year’s post has been a little different due to the result of the industrial action that has seen Royal Mail workers stage walkouts …
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A 24-hour warning has been issued by Royal Mail to customers ahead of another set of strikes starting tomorrow. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) are set to walk out again on Friday (December 23) and Saturday (December 24), after negations to resolve a dispute over pay, jobs and …
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Scots who are waiting for Christmas deliveries may be have to wait longer as Yodel is the latest courier to confirm issues with parcels just days after DPD announced delays. Amid the busiest time of year for deliveries, the company announced that depots were behind schedule, impacting a long list …
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A deals website is offering anybody who wants access to the Disney+ streaming service £30 off in time for Christmas. Fans of Disney can get access to the entire streaming service including the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s newest films Thor: Love and Thunder and Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, …
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Last minute Christmas shoppers don’t have long to pick up the final items on their lists. The big day is fast approaching, with all the planning and prep – or lack of, in some cases – finally coming to a conclusion. Whether you’ve been shopping since the leaves first started …
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Christmas shoppers are being urged to get their orders in quick before the delivery dates cut-off to avoid disappointment. Millions of people across the UK will be looking for last minute purchases for family, friends or work colleagues before December 25. However, the Royal Mail strikes mean that there is …
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The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has confirmed that their planned strike on December 23 and 24 will go ahead as planned after Royal Mail rejected an offer to sort out the ongoing dispute. A statement released on Twitter by the CWU read: “Further to the update this afternoon, we can …
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