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 …
Read More »European, Indian postal services to halt US-bound packages, over Trump tariff confusion
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 …
Read More »Royal Mail van collides with private hire taxi in Edinburgh
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 …
Read More »Will Royal Mail deliver my letters and parcels on a bank holiday?
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 …
Read More »Experts warn of new ‘phantom parcel’ scam costing Brits hundreds
Brits are being warned of texts from scammers pretending to be from delivery services Scammers are pretending to be from Royal Mail, DPD, Evri, and DHL(Image: InYourArea) Brits are being warned about a new ‘phantom parcel’ scam that is costing people hundreds of pounds every day. Con-artists are sending texts …
Read More »Royal Mail (OTCMKTS:ROYMY) Stock Price Down 11.8%
Get Royal Mail alerts: Sign Up Royal Mail Plc (OTCMKTS:ROYMY – Get Free Report)’s share price traded down 11.8% during mid-day trading on Tuesday . The company traded as low as $6.01 and last traded at $9.00. 1,866 shares traded hands during mid-day trading, a decline of 56% from the …
Read More »Brits warned about new ‘phantom parcel’ scam sweeping the nation
The ‘phantom parcel’ scams are sweeping the nation and it’s crucial to be aware of them. If you have any doubt about the authenticity of a message, contact the company directly(Image: Getty) We’re all acquainted with that restless excitement while waiting for a delivery to turn up. Whether it’s that …
Read More »Darlington yarn bombers threaten police action after postbox seagull stolen
A knitted seagull has been stolen from a handmade postbox topper, leading to a threat of police action from the yarnbombers who created it. Residents living in the Blackwell area of Darlington are used to their red Royal Mail box being anything but ordinary – as it commonly dons a themed, hand-knit …
Read More »Tory backlash over ‘misleading’ North Tyneside Post Office leaflets
Two post offices in North Tyneside have complained about Tory leaflets which bring their future in to question Palmersville Post Office on Meadowfield Terrace.(Image: Newcastle Chronicle) Local Conservatives have been accused of misleading communities over the future of two post offices in North Tyneside. Post office workers have rebuked party …
Read More »Warning to Royal Mail, DPD, Evri and DHL customers over ‘phantom parcel’ scam
We all know the feeling of eagerly awaiting a delivery, whether it’s a special occasion outfit or a much-needed household item. The countdown begins the moment you click ‘order’. So when a text message from ‘Royal Mail’ pops up saying your parcel requires a £2 customs charge, you probably won’t …
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