More than 110,000 postal workers at Royal Mail held several nation-wide strikes in 2022, joining a chorus of sectors in Britain — from teachers to nurses and rail workers — demanding higher pay to cope with elevated inflation. “Talks continued this weekend. Progress has been made in some areas and …
Read More »University and College Union sells out UK higher education strike
On Friday, the University and College Union (UCU) called off seven days of strikes set to be held over the next two weeks. The sell-out came 24 hours after 70,000 university lecturers and other higher education workers at all 150 UK universities held three days of strikes. This completed nine …
Read More »When are the Royal Mail strikes and why are they striking?
20 July 2022, 13:05 Royal Mail workers have voted in favour of a strike. Picture: Alamy When is the postal strike happening? Royal Mail workers threaten their biggest strike ever this summer which could cause huge postal disruption across the country. Royal Mail workers are in talks to do their …
Read More »Seven-figure catering contract win for Bovingdons
The Postal Museum, which is supported by Royal Mail and Post Office Limited, will mark an addition to Bovingdons' existing partnerships with seven … Source link
Read More »Do Royal Mail deliver on Good Friday and Bank Holiday Monday?
14 April 2022, 12:21 Here’s how the Royal Mail delivery times are affected by the Easter weekend. Picture: Getty Here’s how the Easter weekend affects postal services from the Royal Mail and Post Office, including collections and delivering. With a four-day weekend for Easter 2022 to enjoy there also comes …
Read More »Last posting dates for Christmas delivery 2021: Royal Mail, Hermes, Parcel Forces and…
1 December 2021, 17:10 This is when you need to get your Christmas presents posted. Picture: Getty When are the last posting dates for Christmas delivery? Here’s everything you need to know about the postal schedule from Royal Mail to Parcel Force. Royal Mail, Hermes and Parcel Forces are among …
Read More »Breakingviews – Czech billionaire’s supermarket raid looks pricey
A woman wearing a face mask leaves a Sainsbury’s supermarket, amid the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak, in London, Britain January 12, 2021. LONDON (Reuters Breakingviews) – Daniel Kretinsky seems to be hoping that supermarkets’ pandemic boost will endure. The Czech billionaire has raised his stake in UK grocer J Sainsbury …
Read More »Royal Mail lifts profit forecast as advertising, business mail recovers
FILE PHOTO: A traditional Royal Mail red post box is seen near autumn foliage in London, Britain, October 21, 2020. REUTERS/Toby Melville (Reuters) – Britain’s Royal Mail raised its annual profit forecast on Wednesday, citing stronger-than-expected advertising, business and stamped mail volumes this year. The postal firm last month forecast …
Read More »Royal Mail says union votes in favour of pay, operational changes
Feb 3 (Reuters) – Britain’s Royal Mail said on Wednesday 91.5% of the eligible members of its largest union had voted in favour of a framework agreement over pay and operational changes. The company said in December it had reached a deal with the Communication Workers Union over the changes, …
Read More »Britain’s Royal Mail to name Simon Thompson as next CEO: Sky News
FILE PHOTO: The logo of Royal Mail is seen outside the Mount Pleasant Sorting Office as a delivery vehicle arrives, in London, Britain, June 25, 2020. REUTERS/John Sibley (Reuters) – Royal Mail Plc will name board member Simon Thompson as its next chief executive in the coming days, Sky News …
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