As railway workers in the UK are likely to continue their strike against wages, authorities have advised commuters to avoid travelling on Saturday unless it is absolutely essential. The Christmas Eve strike by Railway workers across the UK for wages is expected to have a significant effect on services. Trains …
Read More »Christmas Post Office Opening Hours: Christmas Holidays 2022: What are the Post Office opening hours?
Before facing the winter temperature, double-check the business hours since they may have changed. If you need to know the Christmas post office hours, here are all the details: Given that hours of operation might vary from branch to branch, using the Branch Finder tool is recommended. Due to a …
Read More »Royal Mail delivers final Christmas blow as postal workers stop delivering letters and parcels
Royal Mail delivers final Christmas blow as postal workers stop delivering letters and parcels in 17th day of strike action Some 115,000 members of the (CWU) went on strike for the 17th day Last minute cards and presents will not to make it in time for Christmas Postmen are prioritising …
Read More »UK strikes December 23: UK strikes update, December 23: Who all are on strike and how will it affect you?
It is December 23, which means there are just two days left to Christmas, and it is also Day 23 of the strike action that started in December. It is envisaged that the protests will continue till December 25. December 23 Strikes and Protests People from some of the major …
Read More »‘Businesses will be going under because of this’: The cost of the Royal Mail strike
Small businesses are struggling to survive against the rocketing cost of living crisis and the Royal Mail strike. Speaking to people who run companies that rely on delivers, the MEN discovered a shocking rise in abuse and huge losses, with one company reporting losses up to £15k this year. Members …
Read More »Fresh Royal Mail strikes on run-up to Christmas
R oyal Mail workers will stage fresh strikes in the days before Christmas in the increasingly bitter dispute over jobs, pay and conditions. Members of the Communication Workers Union (CWU) will walk out on Friday and Christmas Eve following a spate of stoppages this year. The company said it will …
Read More »LIVE: Royal Mail postal workers on strike today and Christmas Eve
Statement from Royal Mail “Following several months of talks between Royal Mail and Communication Workers Union, including ACAS facilitation, Royal Mail has shared a best and final offer for pay and change. “The revised offer includes extensive improvements that have been made during the negotiations with the CWU, including an …
Read More »LIVE: Royal Mail postal workers on strike today and Christmas Eve
Statement from Royal Mail “Following several months of talks between Royal Mail and Communication Workers Union, including ACAS facilitation, Royal Mail has shared a best and final offer for pay and change. “The revised offer includes extensive improvements that have been made during the negotiations with the CWU, including an …
Read More »Dates in December 2022 and Christmas last posting details
What is the last date to send Christmas cards and parcels via Royal Mail? You’ve missed the deadline for post to arrive in time for Christmas. Royal Mail had urged customers to “allow plenty of time” for posting items this year, advising that 2nd class items be posted by December …
Read More »£4k of ‘luxury’ Christmas presents ‘delayed or lost’ in Royal Mail strikes, claims jeweller
A Solihull jewellery business claims thousands of pounds worth of stock shipped to customers a month ago has been either “lost or delayed” – sparking Christmas delivery chaos. Katie Belle Jewellery says Royal Mail strikes have caused “up to £4,000 worth of stock” most of which was Christmas presents, to …
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