The branches employ around 1,000 workers in total The Post Office is set to offload 108 of its branches to franchisees(Image: Rui Vieira/PA) The Post Office has revealed plans to hand over its remaining directly-owned branches to franchisees by the autumn. It confirmed that it is offloading 108 crown branches …
Read More »Post Office to ‘offload’ 108 branches, with 1,000 workers at risk
It could see some branches close Post Office is making changes(Image: Lewis Stickley/PA) The Post Office has said it plans to offload its last remaining directly-owned branches, putting around 1,000 workers at risk. It confirmed that 108 crown branches, which are currently directly owned and run by the company, will …
Read More »Third of people will ‘struggle’ to afford postage stamps from Monday
More than two-thirds of people think the increase in the price of a first-class stamp over the past five years is unfair, a survey has found. From Monday, a first-class stamp will cost £1.70 – more than double the 76p it cost in 2020. The cost has risen eight times …
Read More »Royal Mail 2025 prices: cost of postage stamps increased
The cost of Royal Mail stamps increased again on Monday, making it the sixth increase in three years. The price of additional Royal Mail services, like “Signed For” and “Tracked”, have also gone up. Royal Mail attributed the price increase to fewer letters being delivered. Nick Landon, chief commercial officer …
Read More »Record cost of first class stamps ‘unfair’ say two thirds of Brits
The price of first-class stamps has more than doubled since 2020 (PA Wire) Two-thirds of people think the increase in the price of a first-class stamp over the past five years is unfair, new data suggests. The cost of a first-class stamp is set to reach £1.70 on Monday, more …
Read More »Billionaire secures regulatory approval for Royal Mail takeover bid
LONDON, U.K.: Daniel Kretinsky’s path to owning Royal Mail is nearly complete, as his firm EP Group announced this week that all regulatory hurdles for the acquisition have now been cleared. The Czech billionaire’s proposed takeover of Royal Mail-parent International Distribution Services (IDSI.L) has met the final conditions necessary to …
Read More »Martin Walsh doubles down on CWU partnership with Royal Mail over USO pilot reforms: “the principles work”
The CWU Live event last Thursday marked a new low point for the Communication Workers Union (CWU) leadership and its standing among members. The online event coincided with the announcement the previous day that Royal Mail’s takeover by billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group had passed its final regulatory hurdle, clearing …
Read More »Martin Lewis’ ‘last chance’ warning to anyone buying stamps as price set to soar
Martin Lewis has issued a ‘last chance’ warning to anyone buying stamps – as the cost of sending a first-class letter is set to rise to £1.70 from April 7 Royal Mail will be increasing the cost of stamps for customers(Image: Getty Images) Martin Lewis has served up a “last …
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Read More »Post Office branch in Shenfield marked for closure could be saved and moved down the road
A Post Office branch in Essex which has been earmarked for closure with a Morrisons store shutting could be saved and moved further down the road. The Post Office inside the Morrisons Daily store at Shenfield Broadway next to the station is due to shut on Sunday April 13. It …
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