Thrifty parents are reshaping the children’s clothing and goods market, with almost all (93 percent) parents now shopping for second-hand items, driven by a desire to save money and embrace more sustainable living. New research from Post Office reveals that over half (52 percent) of parents would only buy second-hand …
Read More »From playpens to pushchairs, parents are pocketing hundreds each year through preloved purchases
Thrifty parents are reshaping the children’s clothing and goods market, with almost all (93 percent) parents now shopping for second-hand items, driven by a desire to save money and embrace more sustainable living. New research from Post Office reveals that over half (52 percent) of parents would only buy second-hand …
Read More »Royal Mail apologises over Llandudno delivery delays amid ‘sickness absence’
Royal Mail has apologised to customers experiencing slow deliveries in Llandudno. Last week, Aberconwy MS Janet Finch-Saunders said “whistleblowers” had said letters – including for NHS appointments – weren’t being delivered on time from Llandudno’s sorting office. The MS even claimed some customers were being told to collect their own …
Read More »Royal Mail workers discuss opposing CWU’s rotten pay award and agreements with billionaire Kretinsky
The Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee (PWRFC) held an online meeting Sunday, “After the ballot: the way forward for postal workers.” It followed the Communication Workers Union (CWU) ballot last month on its pay award and agreements with new Royal Mail owners, billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group. World Socialist Web Site …
Read More »Homeowner left in stitches after seeing where postman left parcel
A postman has been jokingly accused of “choosing violence” over his peculiar choice of where to leave a parcel. When Royal Mail delivers an item and the recipient isn’t home, they typically leave a red card which offers instructions on arranging a redelivery, or details a safe location the parcel …
Read More »State pensioners handed £3,900 lifeline and many don’t know why
Between July 2024 and July 2025, applications rose by 44 per cent, with more than 98,000 additional claims submitted State pensioners handed £3,900 lifeline and many don’t know why State pensioners are being handed a £3,900 a year lifeline but many don’t know. A surge in Pension Credit claims means …
Read More »Road closures and diversions as silence to fall in town centre to remember Britain’s ‘darkest hour’
‘As we stand in silent reflection, we gratefully acknowledge the service of those previously or currently in our armed forces who put themselves in harm’s way as they strive every day to keep Britain safe’ Cheltenham will commemorate the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Britain next Sunday(Image: © Thousand …
Read More »Royal Mail set to make biggest change to postboxes in 175 years
Royal Mail is to roll out thousands of solar-powered “postboxes of the future” around the country, which will also allow customers to post bigger parcels. Royal Mail set to make biggest change to postboxes in 175 years Royal Mail is set to make the biggest change to postboxes in 175 …
Read More »Reason Royal Mail postbox is covered in black plastic
A Derbyshire postbox has been wrapped in black plastic and temporarily closed, sparking mystery as to what could happen next. One of Britain’s iconic red pillar boxes near the Tesco in Gregory’s Way, Belper, has been covered with black pallet wrap and is currently “out of service” – and Royal …
Read More »Reason Royal Mail postbox is covered in black plastic
A Derbyshire postbox has been wrapped in black plastic and temporarily closed, sparking mystery as to what could happen next. One of Britain’s iconic red pillar boxes near the Tesco in Gregory’s Way, Belper, has been covered with black pallet wrap and is currently “out of service” – and Royal …
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