The seasonal roles will run from late October through to early January 2026 Royal Mail says it is “pulling out all the stops to make Christmas special”(Image: PA Images) Royal Mail has announced plans to hire 20,000 extra workers for the Christmas period this year. The temporary staff will help …
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Royal Mail is hiring 20,000 seasonal staff. 12:05, 29 Sep 2025Updated 12:45, 29 Sep 2025 Royal Mail bringing in ‘temporary’ post change from late October Royal Mail is set to introduce a “temporary” change across the country for October, November and December. Royal Mail is hiring 20,000 seasonal staff. The …
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The Post Office has laid out a series of potential policy reforms to the Labour Party government Bosses have proposed some big changes(Image: Ceri Breeze via Getty Images) The Post Office is proposing a major overhaul of its branches that would allow customers to collect pharmacy prescriptions, access digital ID …
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Covering Black Friday, Cyber Monday and Christmas, the extra workers will help ensure millions of packages get to their destination The Christmas rush for sending cards and packages will be eased with some temporary assistance(Image: Getty Images) Sending parcels around Christmas is notoriously busy. With millions of packages flying around …
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“We want to create space for innovation” A look inside The University of Bristol new building at Temple Quay, Tuesday 23 September 2025.(Image: PAUL GILLIS / Reach PLC) It has a 100m long indoor ‘street’, a completely circular lecture theatre, striking wide yellow staircases around an open central area, community …
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Royal Mail has commented on the future of its iconic red postboxes in Sussex. Residents across the county noticed that some of the famous postboxes have been wrapped in plastic recently. These wrapped postboxes bear a sign that reads: “Out of service – automated system coming soon.” Such temporarily out-of-use …
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Haworth, in West Yorkshire, is a popular tourist destination and is known for its connection to the Brontë sisters – but it’s also a great place to visit in autumn Haworth’s Main Street Summer is drawing to a close, with autumn poised to make its entrance. Fortunately, certain pockets of …
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A popular and hard-working couple are retiring after 26 years running Post Barn Post Office, Chatham. Earlier this year, Ameet and Parita Patel also retired from running Gillingham Post Office. However, the customers they know so well needn’t worry, the couple will continue to work part-time at both branches during …
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Royal Mail Plc (OTCMKTS:ROYMY – Get Free Report)’s share price gapped up before the market opened on Friday . The stock had previously closed at $7.00, but opened at $7.75. Royal Mail shares last traded at $7.75, with a volume of 468 shares changing hands. Royal Mail Stock Performance The …
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These mesmerising photos unveil the secret postal railway system that functioned beneath Birmingham’s streets for many years. The spooky 400m-long tunnel was utilised by Royal Mail employees to shift deliveries between a sorting office and New Street Station. Constructed in 1970, it allowed electric trucks to haul cages brimming with …
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