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Postal workers started their 48-hour strike action today (December 14). This is also the third day out of a total of six that postal workers in the Communication Workers Union (CWU) are staging walk-outs in the run-up to Christmas. As a result, Royal Mail has brought forward the final posting …

As Royal Mail workers across the United Kingdom continue to carry out strike action, many residents will no doubt be worried they’ve left it too late to get their Christmas shopping in. However, there is still a small window of opportunity to avoid disappointment. Those hoping to post parcels or …

More Communication Workers Union (CWU) industrial action means that Friday, December 16 is now the final chance to post for Royal Mail deliveries to arrive in time for Christmas Day. The deadline for 2nd Class deliveries has already passed yesterday (December 12). The Post Office is recommending customers visit branches …

Thousands of workers across the UK are now on strike with more set to come over the next few weeks. As we get closer to Christmas, it has been announced that the public – including locals in Glasgow – should expect some disruption. It comes as rail staff and postal …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …