A Welsh woman has been left heartbroken after Royal Mail lost some of her mum’s ashes in the post. In December 2021, Kayleigh Evans lost her mother Christine at the age of 62 after she caught Covid-19. To honour her mother, Kayleigh decided to put some of her ashes into …
Read More »Royal Mail staff to hold new strike tomorrow amid pay and working conditions dispute
Royal Mail workers will once again strike tomorrow (October 25) in the next phase of a long-running dispute over pay and working conditions. It is the latest scheduled day of industrial action by members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU). Wales Online reports that efforts to break the deadlock are …
Read More »Royal Mail issues stamp change warning as deadline approaches
We’ve had the rush to cash in our £20 and, if you were lucky, £50 notes as the old paper versions became redundant, now the race is on to either use up or swap your stamps. That’s right, the old book of stamps that you have squirrelled away in a …
Read More »Royal Mail to investigate after hundreds of letters found dumped at roadside
The Royal Mail has launched an investigation after hundreds of letters were found dumped at the side of a busy road. The post, which included bills and personal letters, was collected by volunteer litter-pickers who were clearing hedgerows and grass verges by the A47, near Hinckley. Efforts are now being …
Read More »All the Royal Mail strikes to remember this winter as industrial action hits Scotland
As thousands of Royal Mail workers walk out from their positions today (October 13), there are many more days of strikes planned across the entire company – impacting post deliveries UK-wide. Picket lines were mounted outside delivery and sorting offices once again on Thursday, in a continuing dispute over pay …
Read More »Royal Mail confirms exact date traditional stamps will become invalid in the UK
A new barcode system is set to be introduced on Royal Mail postage stamps bearing the late Queen’s face in the UK – invalidating the stamps already in circulation. Customers are warned to use up their stamps as soon as possible, as the older stamps are set to expire in …
Read More »Royal Mail workers to strike for 19 days as union says ‘it’s now or never’
Royal Mail workers are set to hold 19 days of strike action during peak postal times in the lead up to Christmas. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said that strikes over pay and condition disputes will cover Black Friday and Cyber Monday – two of the busiest shopping days of …
Read More »Four ways greedy scammers are cashing in on cost of living crisis
Heartless conmen are targeting hard-up households and stealing money and identities using convincing texts and messages. Experts have warned people to be on their guard, amid concern that the cost of living crisis may lead to an increase in the number of people falling victim to scams out of desperation. …
Read More »Royal Mail confirms what will happen to Queen Elizabeth II stamps
Royal Mail have released a statement on what will happen to stamps bearing the image of Queen Elizabeth II, following her devastating death. The long-reigning monarch passed away on Thursday evening at the age of 96, as Buckingham Palace confirmed the news in a statement. In an announcement made on …
Read More »Expert issues warning over new PayPal scam emptying bank accounts
Expects have issued a warning about a new phishing scam that could lead to people having their personal and business bank accounts emptied. The most recent scam targeting PayPal users, is a legitimate-looking email offering the chance to win a £500 Tesco gift card through your PayPal account. But once …
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