Postmen will have a new delivery schedule for second-class post (Credits: Royal Mail/PA Wire) Royal Mail will dramatically scale back their second-class delivery service. The post company will only deliver second-class letters once every other day during the week and get rid of their Saturday service entirely. Postmen’s new schedule …
Read More »Royal Mail given green light to scrap second class Saturday post from July 28
Royal Mail will be allowed to scrap Saturday deliveries for second class post and switch to an alternate weekday service instead from later this month, regulator Ofcom has announced (PA) (PA Wire) Royal Mail will be allowed to scrap Saturday deliveries for second class post and switch to an alternate …
Read More »Royal Mail given go ahead to slash second class deliveries to just three a week
The six times a week Second Class service will end on July 28 (Yui Mok/PA) (PA Wire) Second class mail deliveries are to be slashed from six to just three days a week from later this month in one of the biggest cutbacks in postal services in the 500 year …
Read More »Royal Mail delivery times slashed as Ofcom relaxes rules
Royal Mail has been granted permission by the communications watchdog to slow down first and second-class letter deliveries as part of a cost-cutting measure. As of the end of July, Ofcom’s new regulations will permit Royal Mail to deliver second-class letters on alternate weekdays from Monday to Friday, rather than …
Read More »Post Office major update confirmed as payouts could be made to 10,000 people
A report on the Post Office Horizon scandal has shown that up to 10,000 people might be entitled to compensation. The report highlights that more than 900 sub-postmasters were wrongly prosecuted for theft and fraud between 1999 and 2015 due to the defective Horizon software deployed by the Post Office. …
Read More »East Kilbride Pirates awarded funding from Royal Mail’s Kits 4 Kids programme
The team received the funding as part of the company’s drive to support employees’ local grassroots teams and help young people get active. The team received the funding as part of the company’s drive to support employees’ local grassroots teams and help young people get active.(Image: WSH]) Budding American football …
Read More »Swindon youth football club celebrates fresh start on the pitch
A youth football club is celebrating a fresh start on the pitch. Stratton Juniors FC in Swindon has received brand-new kits through Royal Mail’s Kits 4 Kids programme, designed to support grassroots youth sports across the UK. Advertisement The team was nominated by Gary Wigley, a driver at Royal Mail’s …
Read More »Royal Mail reaches three-year pay deal with workers union
(Reuters) -International Distribution Services said on Thursday Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union (CWU) have agreed on a three-year pay deal. Royal Mail, whose iconic red post boxes with the Royal Crest dot the country, has struggled with labour strikes, competition and loss of market share. CWU, the largest …
Read More »Brits urged to check passport pages 3 weeks before holiday to avoid being turned away
Brits eager for a holiday are being reminded to check their passport pages at least three weeks before travelling to ensure they’re not caught out. It’s crucial that travellers verify their passports are intact and free from damage such as tears, stains or any other marks that the Passport Office …
Read More »Postwoman to take on 400 mile walking challenge for mental health and suicide prevention charity
Nikki Gaynor, 50, from Darlington, lost her best friend to suicide almost 10 years ago, and is doing everything to offer her support 19:52, 01 Jul 2025Updated 21:08, 01 Jul 2025 Nikki Gaynor, 50, a Royal Mail postwoman who is walking 400 miles to raise awareness for mental health and …
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