The MoneySavingExpert Martin Lewis is back at it again, but this time he is urging the public to buy stamps before the price increase next month. Speaking on his ITV show The Martin Lewis Money Show earlier this week, he told viewers to ‘stock up’ before prices inflate in the …
Read More »Royal Mail set to test DRONES to fly deliveries to remote areas of Britain
Air Mail: How new letters boss will use DRONES to fly deliveries to remote areas of Britain in overhaul of 500-year-old service Royal Mail executive chairman Keith Williams wants to use unmanned vehicles Trials of the service in remote areas are expected to begin imminently Also examining putting barcodes on stamps …
Read More »Martin Lewis on one cheap household item to stockpile before New Year
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has urged Brits to stock up on stamps in another word of advice to savvy savers. While he normally encourages viewers of his popular show to buy only what they need, he is now encouraging people to buy more to save some serious cash in …
Read More »Post Office best times to visit and latest Christmas posting dates
Christmas is traditionally the busiest time of year for the Post Office, and that applies more than ever in 2020. Social distancing measures mean only a limited number of customers are allowed in at a time, which has resulted in spiralling queues outside branches across Bristol. With people returning items …
Read More »Linthorpe couple send gifts to random families in 69 cities to put ‘a smile on people’s faces’
Who wouldn’t love a surprise gift? After the difficult few months caused by covid-19, one local couple is spreading joy this December by sending out gifts to random addresses across the UK. The Linthorpe pair, who have chosen to remain anonymous, have sent surprise hampers filled with treats, along with …
Read More »Royal Mail and Selfridges mocked for new fashion collaboration
Royal Mail’s clothing collaboration with Selfridges is being mocked by postal workers reports The Independent. A new fashion collection has been released by Selfridges which sees items made from recycled Royal Mail sacks. The products on sale include jackets, bags, hoodies, t-shirts, mugs and more – however not everyone is …
Read More »Martin Lewis shares simple way to beat Royal Mail stamp price hike before January
The Royal Mail recently announced that the price of stamps is set to rise, with a first class stamp going up 9p to 85p and a second class one up 1p to 66p. The new prices start from January 1, 2021 and come just weeks after Royal Mail revealed letter …
Read More »Martin Lewis urges people to stock up on common household item before January price hike
Martin Lewis has urged Brits to stock up on stamps to beat January price hikes. The price of a first class stamp is rising by 9p from January, from 76p to 85p, while a second class stamp is going up by 1p, from 65p to 66p. Martin said: “Stock up …
Read More »Eight people from Slough, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire charged in £81m fraud case
Alleged perpetrators of an £81 million fraud on the Royal Mail have appeared in court. Eight defendants, including people from Slough, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and London, connected to four logistics companies are accused of abusing a self-declaration system for large postage firms by only declaring around a quarter of the mail …
Read More »Don’t leave Christmas mail until last minute urges Royal Mail as last posting dates are revealed
Those who have not yet written their Christmas cards are being advised to get a move on as Royal Mail gears up for its busiest time of the year. The service is urging customers to post their mail before the advertised last posting dates and not to wait until the …
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