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Legal action has been launched against Royal Mail eCourier by drivers claiming they have been unlawfully denied workers’ rights by being classified as self-employed independent contractors. A group of 15 former eCourier drivers, who are members of the IWGB union, are bringing the ‘opt-in’ claim, led by claimant law firm …

Royal Mail is to stop accepting parcels bound for the US as it braces for the impact of new tariffs announced by Donald Trump. The postal service has joined a number of operators across Europe in suspending most shipments to the US from Tuesday, amid uncertainty sparked by incoming new …

A huge surge in fraud has been revealed as banks, Royal Mail and delivery firm Evri targeted People using high street banks, and organisations such as Royal Mail and Evri are being targeted by scammers(Image: Getty) A staggering 70% of UK consumers have been targeted by scam messages appearing as …

70% of Brits have been at risk of these particular scams in recent weeks Scams are one of the most common crimes across the UK because they can be carried out online.(Image: PA) Approximately 70% of UK consumers have received scam messages, according to a YouGov survey commissioned by information …

Aug 24, 2025 Major postal services in Europe and Asia are halting shipments to the U.S. following the Trump administration’s elimination of the de minimis tariff exemption, a policy change first reported by Fox Business. The exemption previously allowed carriers to ship goods valued under $800 to the U.S. without …

Around 70% of UK consumers have been targeted by scam messages that seemed to originate from legitimate sources like delivery firms, banks or government departments, new research has revealed. Over half of those who were targeted (56%) suspect the scammers used artificial intelligence technology, including deepfake voices or images, according …

Royal Mail failed to deliver one in four first-class letters on time in the months after it was taken over by the Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, it has been reported.  The postal service, which is already under scrutiny after it increased the cost of a first-class stamp to £1.70 in April, is …

Multiple postal services in Europe and India on Saturday suspended the shipment of many packages to the United States amid a lack of clarity over new US import duties. Postal services in Germany, Denmark, Sweden and Italy said they will stop shipping most merchandise to the US effective immediately. France …

Police in Edinburgh were on the scene of a collision on Corstorphine Road on Saturday morning. The collision took place on Saturday. A Royal Mail van and private hire car have collided in Edinburgh. The incident took place in the capital at around 11am, and saw police called to the …

With a bank holiday coming up, you might be wondering if Royal Mail delivers post on public holidays. Whether you’re waiting for an important parcel or you’re holding off on ordering something, here are the posting times for Royal Mail this bank holiday. Several retailers and businesses, including supermarkets, temporarily …