As workers right across the UK continue to fight for fairer pay amid the cost of living crisis, disruptions could be caused this month. This year has already seen strike action from rail staff, Arriva bus drivers, factory workers, university staff and more as families struggle through a recession. As …
Read More »‘Proud postie’ challenges Royal Mail CEO to week on the job as he joins colleagues on picket line
A “proud” postman has challenged the CEO of Royal Mail, Simon Thompson, to a week on the job as he joins the picket line in Leicester. Lee Chapman, who delivers post in Beaumont Leys, said he was struggling in the job he has loved for 10 years, as he joined …
Read More »All the upcoming strikes and how they could impact on you – including nurses, Royal Mail and teachers
As the cost of living crisis continues to hit a number of workforces are planning industrial action. Already this year the likes of train, mail and security staff strikes have impacted on the public and just this week nurses announced their intention to take industrial action. Some of the strikes …
Read More »Royal Mail Christmas 2022 posting dates in full as festive deadlines near
Christmas is truly just around, and it means there is a lot of organising to do. And one thing that many will be planning to do is sending letters and presents to friends and family up and down the country or overseas. Things tend to take a little longer over …
Read More »Are you happy with your local parcel delivery services?
Evri has been named as the UK’s worst parcel company for a second year in a row. The company formerly known as Hermes – alongside Yodel, DPD and Amazon Logistics – did not receive a three-star overall rating in the second annual parcel league table by Citizen’s Advice. This is …
Read More »Royal Mail confirms Black Friday strike action as new counter plans in place
Royal Mail has announced the plans they have to counteract further industrial action taken by the members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU). The CWU has formally notified Royal Mail that they plan to call on their members who collect, sort and deliver parcels and letters to take four days …
Read More »Royal Mail to go on strike around Christmas as deliveries at risk
Shoppers could see disruption to deliveries over the Christmas period as Royal Mail workers are to stage six fresh strikes next month, including on Christmas Eve. The Communication Workers Union (CWU), who represent 115,000 posties, said its members will walk out on December 9, 11, 14, 15, 23 and 24 …
Read More »Last Christmas stamps featuring Queen’s silhouette released by Royal Mail
Royal Mail has released a Christmas stamp collection featuring the Queen’s silhouette for the final time. The set of six Art Deco-style stamps focuses on key moments from the Nativity, and each bears an outline of the late monarch for the last time in more than 50 years. Designed by …
Read More »Important stamp update announced by Royal Mail as customers asked to use up old ones by January
An important update to the iconic British stamp has been announced by Royal Mail as it launches a new design. The new stamps come into use next year and will render the current first and second class stamps invalid. Royal Mail are now adding a barcode to all regular stamps, …
Read More »Leicester mum found ‘miracle’ angel outline in aubergine and keeps it in freezer for 14 years
A Leicester mum who found the perfect outline of an angel on an aubergine has revealed she’s kept it in the freezer for the past 14 years. Maya Rana said the “miracle” discovery is so good that she can’t bear to throw it away. The 54-year-old bus driver cut open …
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