There are 1.4 million people receiving support through Pension Credit across the country. But according to the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), there are 880,000 households which could be entitled to help but do not claim it. They could be missing out on an average annual income boost of …
Read More »Nuneaton Post Office branch closure explained in new statement
Post Office bosses have explained the closure of a branch in Nuneaton. In what has been described as a ‘unplanned closure’, the Tomkinson Road Post Office has shut its doors. In a statement, the Post Office explained that the postmaster had resigned. It adds that they do hope to reinstate …
Read More »Royal Mail suitor to spend £800m and take on Amazon
In addition, EP Group is in talks with union bosses about a profit-sharing scheme that would see employees handed bonuses if the company meets key financial and delivery targets. The Czech billionaire’s debt-fuelled swoop has also sparked concerns about soaring interest payments that could hurt the postal service’s bottom line. …
Read More »Royal Mail unveils new stamps celebrating 50th anniversary of Dungeons & Dragons
Royal Mail celebrates the 50th anniversary of the tabletop role-playing game Dungeons & Dragons, which is enjoyed by around 64 million fans globally. ADVERTISEMENT Fantasy game Dungeons & Dragons turns 50 this year and the Royal Mail is celebrating by unveiling a set of 14 stamps, featuring monsters and characters …
Read More »Location of first red postbox to carry King Charles’ cypher is revealed – nearly two years after he ascended to the throne
The first red postbox bearing King Charles III’s cypher has been installed more than a year after his coronation – with the mystery location finally revealed. The Royal Mail today announced the location of the historic round pillar box, considered a British classic. Charles granted the Royal Mail special use of …
Read More »Royal Mail unveils first King Charles postbox
While more than half currently carry the late Queen’s EIIR crest, some 15 per cent still display the mark of George V, who reigned from 1910 to 1936, while others are said to date back to Edward VII and even Queen Victoria’s reign. The King’s cypher features his initials, CIII, …
Read More »Citizens Advice criticises potential Royal Mail rule changes, citing risks of rewarding poor service
Citizens Advice has warned that the proposed loosening of Royal Mail’s delivery regulations could lead to a “rewarding of failure” while millions of households suffer postal delays. Following issues raised about mail-in voting for elections, the charity revealed that problems with letter delays affected close to one in six people, …
Read More »New Royal Mail stamps feature iconic Dungeons & Dragons characters and monsters | Chronicle Live
Royal Mail has launched a captivating collection of 14 stamps to mark the 50th anniversary of the iconic fantasy game Dungeons & Dragons (D&D), which has captivated an estimated 64 million enthusiasts globally. The game, which made its debut in 1974 and reached UK shores by 1975, invites players into …
Read More »Royal Mail delays will only get worse unless urgent action is taken, charity warns
Watering down Royal Mail delivery rules risks “rewarding failure” as millions of households are hit by post delays, Citizens Advice has warned. Following concerns about postal voting for the election, the charity said letter delays hit almost one in six people or 7.2 million this spring. Research by the advisory …
Read More »New Nuneaton Royal Mail delivery office is in ‘wrong location’ fume residents
The new Royal Mail delivery office in Nuneaton is in the ‘wrong location’, angry local residents have said. The old office in Justice Walk has now closed and all of the operations have moved to the new hub in Hazell Way off Bermuda Road. This includes the office where people …
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