In a three-sentence statement released May 2, the Communications Workers Union (CWU) Postal Executive announced it had reached an agreement with Royal Mail for members in Fleet, the company’s maintenance division. Fleet employs around 1,000 vehicle technicians at a network of 110 workshops across the UK. The statement read: “BREAKING: …
Read More »Post Office services could be on the move if residents back plan
Post Office services in a Leicester suburb could be on the move if residents back a new plan. The operator of the service at 19-21 Main Street, Evington, could be incorporated into their existing business in Welland Vale Road, more than a mile away. A Post Office spokesperson said the …
Read More »Charity shop stunned by ‘hope you fail’ letter from ‘neighbourhood watch’
A handwritten letter posted to a local charity in Sheffield threatening they would “soon close” has prompted a “shock” reaction online. The angry letter arrived through the letterbox of Kreate on Hutcliffe Wood Road in Beauchief by second class Royal Mail delivery, in an envelope addressed to “the owner”. It …
Read More »Welsh woman at the heart of the Post Office scandal
Angela van den Bogerd describes herself as an “accomplished HR senior leader” and “a vibrant, collaborative and engaging business leader” but to those involved in the Horizon Post Office scandal, she is one of the key players in what has been described as the biggest miscarriage of justice in British …
Read More »Royal Mail bidder pledges to prevent job cuts if he takes charge
The Czech billionaire vying to buy Royal Mail has pledged not to cut any jobs if his takeover bid is successful. Daniel Kretinsky, known as the “Czech sphinx”, has made private assurances that there will be no compulsory redundancies as a result of his swoop on the 500-year-old postal service. …
Read More »Former solicitor who exploited Grenfell Tower scheme is jailed
A struck-off solicitor exploited the Grenfell Tower tragedy and Windrush scheme to submit fraudulent immigration applications. Flora Mendes, 45, from Luton, made up fake addresses in Grenfell Tower as part of a deceptive scheme to convince 14 immigrants she was a legitimate immigration lawyer who could help secure them residence …
Read More »Angry Andrew vows never to play Lottery again after three-week wait for prize money
A man has vowed never to play the National Lottery again – after a three-week wait for his £1,500 prize money. Andrew Leese saw his numbers come up for the National Lottery’s Euromillions Hotpicks on March 15. But Mr Leese’s delight soon turned to frustration as he encountered the first …
Read More »National Lottery £10,000 winner left ‘without penny’ thanks to new rule
A National Lottery winner who hit the jackpot winning £10,000 win on a £3 scratchcard has been left penniless due to a new rule that delayed her winnings. Jennifer Gothard scooped the hefty prize from her Triple Cashword scratchcard game back in March, but five weeks later, she’s still waiting …
Read More »14 new Coventry area Royal Mail parcel lockers opened in UK first – full list
Royal Mail parcel lockers have opened in and around Coventry in a UK first. The postal service has launched a new partnership with global parcel locker operator Quadient, which will sending and receiving parcels more convenient. The move means Royal Mail customers will have access to parcel lockers for the …
Read More »Peppa Pig stamps issued by Royal Mail to mark anniversary
A special set of stamps is being issued to mark the 20th anniversary of popular children’s TV series Peppa Pig. Royal Mail revealed images of 12 new stamps featuring Peppa and her friends and family. Peppa and George, Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog, Daddy Pig, Mummy Pig, Grandpa and Granny Pig …
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