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Royal Mail jobs in Perth and Kinross could be at risk after the national postal service company announced plans to cut up to 10,000 roles by next August. Ongoing strike action and huge financial losses at the parcel giants has been blamed for the decision. Mail bosses said on Friday …

Many people might not be ready to hear the word ‘Christmas’ just yet but there is no denying the festive season is fast approaching. For those who like to be prepared, buying presents early and getting them sent off is one way to take some of the stress out of …

Royal Mail workers are set to strike on Thursday (October 20) which will be fourth of 21 strikes in a long-running dispute over pay and conditions. 115,000 members across the UK will walk out for a 24-hour strike on Thursday, beginning at 4am, the Communication Workers Union (CWU) said, according …

Royal Mail workers are set to strike on Thursday (October 20) which will be fourth strike out of 21 strikes in a long-running dispute over pay and conditions. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said 115,000 members across the UK would walk out in a 24-hour strike on Thursday, starting at …

Torrington’s Post Office has re-opened, after it closed down only last month. The old branch had been located at the back of the former Spar. But last month, staff were given just days to move out, leaving locals without a Post Office in the town. Peter Hood, Chair of the …

Royal Mail workers are set to strike on Thursday (October 20) which will be fourth strike out of 21 strikes in a long-running dispute over pay and conditions. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said 115,000 members across the UK would walk out in a 24-hour strike on Thursday, starting at …

Paisley posties’ jobs could be at risk after Royal Mail announced it will be making up to 6,000 redundancies across the UK. The firm, which was sold off by the Conservative/Liberal Democrat government to private investors less than a decade ago, has said it will be cutting around 10,000 roles …

Postal services in Devon are facing more disruption this week with another 24-hour strike by staff who collect, sort, distribute and deliver letters and parcels, with more action planned in the lead-up to the busiest time of year ahead of Christmas. Around 110,000 UK staff are due to join a …

Now is the time to start using up your stamps if you have a stash tucked away at home. For the current – so-called ‘definitive stamps’ – are being phased out by Royal Mail and will become worthless by the end of January next year. After this date, you can …

The Royal Mail will see a big change next year when old stamps are swapped out for new versions that feature a distinctive difference. With the death of the Queen, the face of UK postage Brits have been accustomed to for decades will change with the ascension of King Charles, …