(Reuters) -International Distribution Services said on Thursday Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union (CWU) have agreed on a three-year pay deal. Royal Mail, whose iconic red post boxes with the Royal Crest dot the country, has struggled with labour strikes, competition and loss of market share. CWU, the largest …
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Brits eager for a holiday are being reminded to check their passport pages at least three weeks before travelling to ensure they’re not caught out. It’s crucial that travellers verify their passports are intact and free from damage such as tears, stains or any other marks that the Passport Office …
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Nikki Gaynor, 50, from Darlington, lost her best friend to suicide almost 10 years ago, and is doing everything to offer her support 19:52, 01 Jul 2025Updated 21:08, 01 Jul 2025 Nikki Gaynor, 50, a Royal Mail postwoman who is walking 400 miles to raise awareness for mental health and …
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ADVERTISEMENT Postal workers working for Britain’s Royal Mail have faced almost 2,200 dog attacks over the past year, marking a 2% annual increase in such incidents. This equates to roughly 42 dog attacks targeting postal workers per week — with some causing permanent injuries and leading to disabilities, according to …
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Lady Gabriella Windsor has been spotted enjoying day one of Wimbledon from the Royal Box. The 44-year-old appeared to be enjoying the opening day of the prestigious tournament – despite the blistering heat. She was accompanied by Robert Denning, 41, a philanthropist and former entrepreneur, who is known for his role …
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Hanley Post Office is in The Potteries Centre Hanley Post Office queues The long-term future of a city centre post office branch remains uncertain – after the impending sale of WHSmith. Hanley Post Office has been inside WHSmith in The Potteries Centre ever since leaving its Tontine Street HQ. But …
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Pushing through “USO reform” following the takeover of Royal Mail and parent company International Distribution Services (IDS) by billionaire Daniel Křetínský’s EP Group has hit major problems. This presents fresh possibilities for postal workers to oppose the brutal restructuring agenda—resistance blocked until now by the collusion of the Communication Workers …
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Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky is to become chairman of Royal Mail after completing the £3.6 billion takeover of the postal service. (PA Wire) Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky is to become chairman of Royal Mail after completing the £3.6 billion takeover of the postal service. Mr Kretinsky’s EP Group said that, …
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LONDON, June 27 — Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has been named chairman of Britain’s centuries-old Royal Mail following a takeover of its parent company, his firm EP Group announced on Friday. EP Group completed its £3.6-billion (RM20.9 billion) takeover of International Distribution Services (IDS) earlier this month, bringing the postal …
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(Reuters) -Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky will become the chairman of British parcel and postal firm Royal Mail, his investment firm EP Group said on Friday. Kretinsky’s EP Group closed its 3.57 billion pounds ($4.90 billion) acquisition of Royal Mail’s parent company International Distribution Services (IDS) earlier this month. The new …
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