Postal workers have accused Royal Mail bosses of “gross mismanagement”, as talks aimed at resolving a national dispute continue and strikes in the Christmas build-up look set to go ahead. Dave Ward, general secretary of the Communication Workers Union (CWU), accused the Royal Mail Group chief executive Simon Thompson and …
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The CWU, which represents more than 115,000 postal workers at Royal Mail, has said workers will strike on Nov. 24 and Nov. 25, the bargain shopping day known as Black Friday, as well as on Nov. 30 and Dec. 1. The two sides began talks last week aimed at resolving …
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Royal Mail is asking households to post Christmas cards and parcels in plenty of time as it manages its busiest period of the year amid the risk of more industrial action by staff. The postal service is reminding people of the final posting dates for both international and UK deliveries, …
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Christmas is round the corner and for millions of people, that means present shopping is well underway. Between family, friends and work colleagues, the list of people who you buy for can be pretty extensive and prove to be very, very costly. In the current cost of living crisis, that …
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The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are unlikely to join the Royal Family at Sandringham for their first Christmas without the Queen. King Charles is understood to have invited Meghan and Harry, who remain ‘much loved’ members of the family despite quitting Royal duties nearly three years ago. But a …
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A new Christmas market is coming to Essex this winter, offering a whole host of cosy and festive activities for the whole family. The Shoebury Christmas Market will be opening its doors for one day only in December, and there will be a range of things to do, drink and …
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The mist from Bonfire Night has settled and companies are busy releasing their Christmas adverts – the festive period is hurtling full-speed towards us. You might not be quite as eager to put up the decorations as TV star Stacey Solomon, but Christmas is quickly approaching and before we know …
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Santa will be able to reply to children’s Christmas letters this year under a Royal Mail scheme – and it’s completely free. Watching little ones writing letters to Santa is always a special tradition at Christmas. It makes the festive season more special for them, as well as letting their …
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Want to help your kids get their very own letter from Santa? Here’s everything you need to know. We’re gearing up for the festive season and honestly, we couldn’t be more excited. The only thing better than binge-watching Love Actually on repeat is watching the little ones in your life …
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With Christmas just around the corner, many of us are asking: how is it that time of year already? It seems to sneak up on us every year, with last-minute posting and shopping panic in full swing. If you are not seeing family or friends this year and will be, …
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