Link to this page: https://www.socialistparty.org.uk/issue/1162/33571 Home | The Socialist 12 January 2022 | Join the Socialist Party Subscribe | Donate | Audio | PDF | ebook A Royal Mail depot, photo JB (Click to enlarge) Communication Workers’ Union (CWU) members in the Royal Mail delivery office in Invergordon, north of …
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On the surface Birmingham has a lot to offer – but have you ever wondered what lies beneath? Most shopping in the city centre will be unaware a haunting 400m tunnel runs below their feet. Specifically, if they’re standing inside or near The Mailbox – now a shop, bar and …
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Read More »Royal Mail stamps celebrate Rolling Stones’ 60th anniversary
Britain’s Royal Mail will celebrate The Rolling Stones’ 60th anniversary with a new stamp series featuring scenes from the legendary band’s worldwide performances. Royal Mail said Tuesday it will issue a special set of 12 stamps “as a tribute to one of the most enduring rock groups of all time.” …
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A special set of stamps is being issued to celebrate The Rolling Stones, Royal Mail has announced. The 12 stamps will be a tribute to the band, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, having been formed in London in 1962. Eight of the stamps will feature images from some …
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If you think you may have coronavirus and are taking a PCR test at home because you have symptoms, you may want to know how to post this so you get your result. The Government and Royal Mail have a partnership in order to speed up the process of sending …
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