It demanded that the company negotiates to secure a “straight, no-strings pay increase” for employees. A spokesman for the CWU said: “Britain’s postal workers are being forced into accepting a massive pay cut by the same people they have generated incredible profits for. “Our members are going to food banks …
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Royal Mail workers will be sent ballot papers on Tuesday Royal Mail workers could be the next to go on strike as they prepare to vote in the coming weeks on proposed industrial action. Around 115,000 Communication Workers Union (CWU) members will be voting on the proposal after the union …
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Credit card rates have hit a record high amid soaring inflation which has driven shoppers to borrow to cover living costs. The average annual percentage rate – or “APR” – charge on credit cards has reached 26.6pc this month, the highest since records began in 2006, according to Moneyfacts, a …
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It is a fresh blow for millions of consumers who are already facing huge increases in the cost of living, including rocketing energy and fuel bills. Mr Williams also said a temporary boost during the pandemic, when millions of consumers in lockdown turned to online shopping and fuelled demand for …
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Cost of a first class stamp increases by 10p to 95p TODAY and a second class stamp is up by 2p to 68p as Royal Mail seeks to cover higher delivery costs despite its annual profits quadrupling to £762m Price of first class stamp has risen to 95p and a …
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Our Monarchy is a treasured but ultimately fragile jewel. The events of the past few days have shown that all too clearly. There are widespread concerns about the Queen’s health, while William and Kate endured several awkward moments during their Caribbean tour. The couple returned home today having acquitted themselves …
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