Union members have said plans are being made for more postal strikes in the holiday period after Royal Mail announced its plans to cut jobs. The company announced yesterday it would consult on up to 6,000 redundancies after significant financial losses, which it blamed on the “impact of industrial action, …
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When Geoff Potter installed a Royal Mail-style postbox at the end of his driveway, he hoped it would stop people coming up to his front door. The Aldington resident suffers from post-traumatic stress disorder from his time in the army and Kent Police and feels “on edge” when people walk …
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Britain is in the midst of widespread industrial unrest as workers across the economy struggling with the rising cost of living resort to strike action in disputes over pay and conditions. Below are some of the industries in which trade unions have undertaken or threatened strike action: RAILWAYS Large sections …
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Traffic has been brought to a standstill on the A2 following a fatal crash. Emergency services were called following a crash involving a BMW and a Royal Mail lorry at around 9.50am, on the westbound carriageway near Cobham services. Traffic held on the A2 after a serious crash. Images: UKNIP …
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A snake has been spotted on the loose near Canterbury city centre. The reptile was seen slithering along the pavement near Royal Mail’s delivery office in Military Road. The corn snake has been seen on the loose in Military Road, Canterbury. Picture: Rebecca Ewing Residents had previously reported seeing an …
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There’s been a party in Trafalgar Square, plans to name football facilities after them and now the Lionesses have been given another seal – or stamp – of approval with their very own postmark. Royal Mail has announced it will be applying a special congratulatory postmark to all stamped mail …
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Collectors will soon be racing to get their hands on eight special stamps being released to mark the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Diving, boxing, gymnastics, cycling, athletics, table tennis, powerlifting and wheelchair basketball are the sports chosen for their very own stamp to mark this summer’s major sporting event being …
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The nation’s favourite felines are appearing on their own set of stamps. The most popular owned cats in the UK – both pedigree breeds and moggies – have been chosen by Royal Mail for a special new collection. Royal Mail has issued a set of stamps celebrating the domestic cat …
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The ‘unsung’ work women undertook during the Second World War is being recognised in a new series of Royal Mail stamps. Fourteen black and white photographs showcasing the new roles women adopted during the war years will go on sale next month. Bletchley Park codebreakers are pictured in one of …
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An exclusive set of stamps showcasing the migratory birds that come to the UK every spring and summer have been released by Royal Mail. Illustrated by renowned Irish ornithologist Killian Mullarney, one of Europe’s best known bird artists and whose work has been featured in the Collins Bird Guide, the …
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