The Post Office has unveiled plans for a significant revamp that includes the shuttering of 115 branches, posing a risk to hundreds of jobs. Unveiled earlier today, the transformation strategy is set to increase the income of UK postmasters by as much as £250m per year by 2030, as reported …
Read More »Post Offices in the South West at risk of closing – see the full list
Post Offices across the South West are facing potential closure as part of a major restructuring that could lead to around 1,000 job losses. The Post Office has announced plans to shut 115 directly-owned branches from its extensive network of 11,500, with the possibility of them being handed over to …
Read More »Post Offices in the South West at risk of closing – see the full list
Post Offices across the South West are facing potential closure as part of a major restructuring that could lead to around 1,000 job losses. The Post Office has announced plans to shut 115 directly-owned branches from its extensive network of 11,500, with the possibility of them being handed over to …
Read More »Eight firms hiring staff over Christmas including Aldi, Amazon, Sainsbury’s, Argos and Royal Mail
Christmas is the busiest time of year for shops and many companies are taking on new staff to help cope with customer demand. Among the firms offering seasonal jobs are Amazon, Argos, Poundland, Marks and Spencer and Royal Mail, as well as supermarkets Aldi, Morrisons and Sainsbury’s. The roles on …
Read More »Former Grimsby sub-postmaster caught up in Post Office scandal sadly dies before receiving compensation
A former Grimsby sub-postmaster whose life was torn apart by the Post Office scandal has sadly died before receiving full compensation for being wrongly sacked. Gillian and David Blakey were finally cleared in 2021 along with dozens like them who were wrongly sacked or convicted of theft, fraud and false …
Read More »Special open day for jobseekers to take place at Grimsby Royal Mail delivery office this week
Royal Mail’s Grimsby Delivery Office will host a special open day this week for any jobseekers who are interested in working at the heart of the community. From 11am to 2pm on Wednesday, September 25, members of the public are invited to the Royal Mail Delivery Office on Fotherby Street, …
Read More »Hundreds of Royal Derby Hospital support staff ‘struggling’ due to delayed wages
Hundreds of support staff at Royal Derby Hospital say they have been left “struggling” after payment issues with the private company which is supposed to pay their wages. Trade union Unison claimed more than 650 support staff employed by ISS, working at Royal Derby Hospital, including porters, catering employees and …
Read More »Christmas jobs in Coventry for people looking for extra cash
We may still be in August but businesses are already preparing for Christmas. And if you’re hoping to earn a bit of extra cash over the festive period there are jobs already being advertised. From shop assistants to delivery drivers there’s plenty of jobs on offer. And with Christmas getting …
Read More »‘Concerning’ increase in dog attacks on postal workers in Plymouth
Plymouth is one of the places that has seen a worrying uptick in the number of dog attacks on postal workers in the past year. Across the UK there have been an average of 42 incidents occurring weekly, according to recent findings. Royal Mail said there were 2,206 instances of …
Read More »Mystery as envelopes stuffed with £1,000 in old notes land on doorsteps
A mystery donor is sending £1,000 in £20 notes to various charities – three in the last few months. The latest good cause to receive the cash is Bristol Autism Support having received £1,020 in the post. Recently the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI), based in Portishead, received an anonymous …
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