Tag Archives: Christmas

One of the UK’s leading suppliers of greeting cards based in Gloucestershire wants to make customers aware they can still send a card but must think about sending them earlier ahead of a rise in the cost of stamps. Cherry Orchard Publishing located at Twyning near Tewkesbury says it is …

Christmas is just around the corner, and those who are looking to make an extra bit of cash could apply for a seasonal role with Royal Mail. The courier company is looking for individuals to bring some extra “festive cheer” over what will be it’s busiest time period. The roles …

Martin Lewis has sent a warning urging people to stock up on an everyday item before this weekend’s price hike. On Monday (October 2) first class stamps will cost you 14 per cent more. They are due to rise 15p from £1.10 to £1.25, according to the Liverpool Echo. But …

The final days of the British summer are winding down as autumn and winter approaches. But this means Christmas will be on its way soon. Christmas is a busy period for many, with plenty of people relying on the postal service to send gifts across the country. To meet the …

SIR – I do wonder about the people running Royal Mail, and what business acumen they demonstrated to secure their roles (“Royal Mail adds Christmas and net zero surcharge to deliveries”, report, September 15). The company is clearly struggling amid the headwinds created by electronic communications and inflation. Sadly, however, …

A Star Wars fan who tried to break into Windsor Castle and kill the late Queen with a crossbow has apologised to the King and the Royal Family.  Jaswant Singh Chail was dressed as a ‘Sith’ character when he climbed into the castle grounds in December 2021 with a loaded …

Money Saving Expert guru, Martin Lewis, has issued a warning that an everyday item is set to rise in price, despite a recent rise in some products. The finance expert says there are just three weeks until the price hike. The 51-year-old’s warning comes as First Class stamps are set …

We may be in the midst of a heatwave but that doesn’t stop retailers gearing up for the festive season. Royal Mail, Sainsbury’s, Argos, Waitrose and John Lewis have launched their Christmas temps recruitment process. There are thousands of jobs up for grabs across lots of different departments. Royal Mail …

Royal Mail has begun recruiting workers in Devon to help sort Christmas cards and parcels during the busy festive period. It says the extra hands are needed for day and night shifts in Exeter to play a “key role in delivering Christmas to the nation”. The company says: “The festive …

Christmas is a time of giving, which also makes it a time when parcels zip up and down the country. To meet high demand at its busiest time of year, Royal Mail is looking to recruit new staff over the Christmas period. The company is looking to recruit mail sorters …