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H undreds of thousands of workers across several sectors have voted to go on strike in recent months, including rail employees, bus drivers, teachers, Royal Mail workers, and civil servants. Here’s all you need to know about those involved: Rail workers Rail unions announced on November 22 several 48-hour walkouts …

This year has seen a resurgence in strike action in a number of different industries across transport, healthcare, and more, as the cost of living crisis has left many struggling and desperate for an increase in pay. December has been hit by more strikes that any other month as the …

Last minute Christmas shoppers don’t have long to pick up the final items on their lists. The big day is fast approaching, with all the planning and prep – or lack of, in some cases – finally coming to a conclusion. Whether you’ve been shopping since the leaves first started …

Christmas shoppers are being urged to get their orders in quick before the delivery dates cut-off to avoid disappointment. Millions of people across the UK will be looking for last minute purchases for family, friends or work colleagues before December 25. However, the Royal Mail strikes mean that there is …

What is the last date to send Christmas cards and parcels via Royal Mail? Royal Mail has urged customers to “allow plenty of time” for posting items this year. If you want cards and presents to arrive by Christmas Day, 2nd class items should have been posted at the latest …

Royal Mail workers have confirmed two days of strike action before Christmas sparking more postal chaos fears. The strikes look set to end any hopes of huge amounts of Christmas post being delivered in the period and will be the 17th and 18th days of action in an increasingly bitter …

S trikes by Royal Mail workers will go ahead in the days before Christmas after their union said the company had turned down an offer of negotiations to resolve a dispute over pay, jobs and conditions. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said its members will walk out on Friday 23 …

A crash near a Royal Mail depot is causing delays in Bristol this afternoon. Traffic is building up on Gloucester Road, outside the Royal Mail in Filton this afternoon. There are reports of a bus and a car involved in a collision. BristolLive have contacted Avon and Somerset Police for …

With Christmas just days away, many of us will be frantically caught up in the last-minute shopping rush, whether it’s ordering gifts, sending cards or buying supplies. But time is fast running out to make sure deliveries arrive on time – and you’ll probably have to fork out for express …

Christmas is upon us once again and for many that will mean a last-minute rush to ensure there are plenty of presents for all of their loved ones. While shops will be busy with people buying Christmas gifts and food, online shopping will also receive a boost. But if this …