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Royal Mail has confirmed that a bullying investigation is still ongoing at a Devon delivery office, more than six months after it started. The investigation is believed to be linked to an alleged “bullying” incident in the Ivybridge office back last year, which is said to have been the reason …

Royal Mail has been accused of acting like Scrooge this Christmas. The partner of a casual worker taken on at Patchway Delivery Office this month claims they have been left short of money as a result of a reduction in “guaranteed hours”. She told Bristol Live: “People had counted on …

At Christmas time, plenty of Brummies will top their bin workers and posties – but did you know it could constitute a bribe? The Royal Mail has previously warned staff not to accept Christmas gifts valued at more than £30 for fear of bribery charges. Royal Mail warned staff they …

The Department for Work and Pensions has apologised for ‘incorrectly handling’ the claim of a widow with cancer, struggling to eat and heat her home. Deborah Parsons said that she and her 13-year-old daughter had been “plunged into poverty” after being diagnosed with breast cancer and unable to work, as …

Postal workers in Keynsham are to go on strike on the two days before Christmas – in support of a postman in the town who has just been sacked. Paul Hollow was dismissed on the last day of November, and his dismissal has outraged his colleagues so much they are …

Workers at a clothing warehouse say they are still freezing cold in their “absolute nightmare” workplace, two weeks after they said they were told their problems would be solved. As the ECHO has previously reported , staff at the Oh Polly warehouse in Bromborough , Wirral are angry at what …

Christmas is a very busy time for a lot of companies, especially in retail and hospitality, and many are looking for staff. However, applications in Bristol are currently up 16.7 per cent year-on-year, according to data by job site CV Library. So what can you do if you’re looking for …

Are you looking for a job that lets you spend plenty of time outdoors, and could even help you keep fit? Then a job with Royal Mail could be right up your street. There are a number of roles being advertised in Leicestershire right now, including traditional postie roles – …

If you fancy boosting your income this Christmas then a temporary festive job may be just the thing. There are plenty of companies looking for short term staff to boost their teams during some of the busiest days of the year. New data shows there are more than 20,000 Christmas …

Christmas is a magical time of year for friends and family – but it also comes at a cost. It’s always handy to have extra cash during the festive season to help pay for those extra special gifts for your loved ones. New data suggests more than 20,000 Christmas jobs …