Royal Mail says it will continue deliveries during the UK lockdown triggered by the global coronavirus pandemic. It says the postal service is a ‘key part’ of the country’s infrastructure and that letters and parcels will help people stay connected while they are confined to their own homes. But bosses …
Read More »Fury across UK as Royal Mail parcels delivery delayed amid coronavirus outbreak
Britons complain of post arriving up to a week late during coronavirus crisis… while Royal Mail increases price of 1st and 2nd class stamps Coronavirus sickness has had a devastating effect on the postal service Postmen and women have been ordered not to hand any letters over in person But …
Read More »Royal Mail (LON:RMG) Reaches New 1-Year Low at $141.55
Royal Mail PLC (LON:RMG) hit a new 52-week low during mid-day trading on Monday . The company traded as low as GBX 141.55 ($1.86) and last traded at GBX 151.55 ($1.99), with a volume of 401625 shares. The stock had previously closed at GBX 150.45 ($1.98). RMG has been the …
Read More »Royal Mail PLC (LON:RMG) Receives Consensus Rating of “Hold” from Brokerages
Shares of Royal Mail PLC (LON:RMG) have been given an average recommendation of “Hold” by the thirteen analysts that are covering the firm, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a sell rating, three have assigned a hold rating and two have issued a buy rating …
Read More »People have called 999 to complain about toilet roll shortages and supermarket restrictions
People have called 999 to complain about toilet roll shortages and supermarket restrictions. West Yorkshire Police have once again called for an end to people abusing the emergency line, this time for concerns over the coronavirus pandemic. In a tweet, a spokesperson for the force said: “This week we have …
Read More »UK Royal Mail workers oppose union citing coronavirus to justify strike vote sellout
UK Royal Mail workers oppose union citing coronavirus to justify strike vote sellout By Thomas Scripps 21 March 2020 The Communication Workers Union (CWU) decision to ignore an overwhelming strike vote by its membership and instead offer workers up as “an additional emergency service” during the COVID-19 pandemic has …
Read More »Pharmacy worker cancels wedding days before it was planned due to coronavirus fears
A pharmacist and her partner have been forced to cancel their wedding three days before it was meant to take place due to coronavirus fears. Melissa Twydle-Sharpe, 48, and James Hardwick, 45, who live near Peterborough, were set to marry on Saturday (March 21) after 13 months of planning their …
Read More »Coronavirus: Royal Mail issues statement amid disruption caused by COVID-19 outbreak
Royal Mail has released an official statement amid the disruption caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Company bosses have said the delivery of parcels and letters is “an important way of keeping the country together and helping many people who may not have the option to leave their homes”. The statement …
Read More ȣ300m city centre campus for University for Bristol unanimously approved
The final hurdle to the University of Bristol’s new £300million city centre campus has been overcome after councillors unanimously backed the plans. Development control committee members approved detailed designs for the new academic buildings on the site of the former Royal Mailsorting office on Temple Island. They heard conditions would …
Read More »Coronavirus Northern Ireland: Post Office working to keep the mail moving
Northern Ireland’s post offices are keeping the mail moving with contingency plans in place to deal with Coronavirus. And they have issued a statement to say the virus people receiving parcels are not at risk of contracting the virus. A spokesperson said: “At Royal Mail, we are actively monitoring the …
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