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Watering down Royal Mail delivery rules risks “rewarding failure” as millions of households are hit by post delays, Citizens Advice has warned. Following concerns about postal voting for the election, the charity said letter delays hit almost one in six people or 7.2 million this spring. Research by the advisory …

A Tory candidate who was defeated by just 15 votes is considering taking legal action over alleged postal vote chaos in his constituency. Ameet Jogia, who was defeated by his Labour rival in the north London constituency of Hendon, may launch a judicial review against Barnet Council. Mr Jogia, a …

Following the news that Labour has won the 2024 UK general election, Pensions Age takes a look at what we know so far about the party’s plans for pensions. The exact detail on much of Labour’s pension policy is yet to be shared, although the 2024 manifesto provided some insight …

Postal vote delays are being “urgently” investigated following concerns of late ballots raised in at least 91 constituencies, The Telegraph revealed on Monday. Royal Mail has faced backlash for failing to deliver some ballots in time for the general election today, leaving voters at risk of not being able to …

As the nation heads to the polls in a generational UK election, thousands of voters have been left disenfranchised due to an issue with postal votes. Debate has followed as to where the blame lies Royal Mail has denied they prioritise delivering parcels ( Image: Getty Images) Royal Mail has …

Mrs Javens said that she was told by a postman that they were “prioritising parcels at the moment”. She said: “When the postman came to the door, I asked: ‘Have you not got anything for me?’ He said ‘I’m sorry madam, but they are prioritising parcels at the moment.’” Jon …

Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister, said it was “right” for Royal Mail to investigate concerns after Kevin Hollinrake, the postal minister, criticised the body for not recruiting the “right number of people”. Sir Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, said on Tuesday that the Government should “get on with the job” …

Royal Mail hits back at Government over postal votes row Royal Mail has hit back at criticism from a Tory minister over reports of delays to postal vote delivery, insisting there is “no backlog” ahead of the General Election. Postal affairs minister Kevin Hollinrake was said to be “urgently” investigating …

The Royal Mail has been slammed after failing to deliver thousands of postal votes – sparking an urgent investigation. At least 90 constituencies in England, Scotland and Wales are experiencing problems with getting paper ballots before Thursday’s election. Kevin Hollinrake, the postal affairs minister, said: “We urge Royal Mail to …

On Tuesday, Mr Sunak was asked during a visit to Banbury, Oxfordshire, whether he was worried about reports that some people may not be able to vote. He told broadcasters: “It’s right that the Royal Mail have said that they will look at any concerns where they’re raised because, obviously, …