[ad_1] Ofcom today fined Royal Mail £1.5 million for failing to meet its regulatory first-class delivery target in 2018. Royal Mail is required by Ofcom to deliver at least 93% of first-class post within one working day. But last year 91.5% of first-class post was delivered on time. Ofcom said Royal Mail failed to provide…
[ad_1] More than 120 years after it first dabbled in electric delivery vehicles, Royal Mail has confirmed it will test the London Electric Vehicle Company (LEVC)’s new zero emissions model Royal Mail is set to dispatch a new type of electric vehicle (EV) from later this month, as the company steps up efforts to curb…
[ad_1] As the UK continues to ease out of lockdown and more parts of the country open up, it’s looking increasingly likely that a lot of people will be opting for a staycation this year. And if you’re a keyworker, Alton Towers may just have the perfect incentive to entice you to travel south of…
[ad_1] Android users are being targeted by cyber thieves again, barely weeks after Google removed 30 apps from its Play Store for containing potentially malicious software. One of those apps had already been downloaded by 40 million users worldwide and had the potential to secretly steal money from bank accounts. If you haven’t already deleted…
[ad_1] A new message scam which has been aimed at Royal Mail app users in the UK. The malware only affects Android phones, and is known as FakeSpy. It can hack personal information and steal personal details from your phone, according to researchers. The team from Cybereason have warned about the malware after reports it…
[ad_1] The company that owns Alton Towers is giving away 30,000 tickets to emergency services and support workers across the world. Merlin Entertainments is donating the tickets to people in Asia, North America, Australia and New Zealand as well as 10,000 in the UK. Most of the tickets in the UK will be made available…
[ad_1] The latest headlines in your inbox twice a day Monday – Friday plus breaking news updates The Royal Mail is trialling the use of electric vans for parcel and letter deliveries to help cut emissions. The company is partnering with the London Electric Vehicle Company to trial its new VN5 prototype electric van –…
[ad_1] Piano extraordinaire, Sir Elton John is being honoured by Britain’s Royal Mint with a commemorative £1,000 gold coin paying tribute to the decorated British singer-songwriter. The coin, designed by artist Bradley Morgan Johnson, depicts the pop legend’s distinctive straw boater’s hat, and fashions his trademark glasses out of a pair of musical notes. “It…
[ad_1] Posties trying to deliver our mail were attacked by dogs almost 2,500 times last year. And in some cases, the victims were left with permanent disabilities following their ordeals. The shocking figures were revealed as Royal Mail launched its Dog Awareness Week. Dr Shaun Davis, director of safety at Royal Mail, said: “The coronavirus…
[ad_1] Royal Mail has confirmed that seven members of their staff have tested positive for coronavirus at their Chester delivery office. An outbreak of Covid-19 at the Station Road site was confirmed yesterday (July 3) but it was not know exactly how many workers had contracted the virus. In the last week, seven people at…