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Post Office are set to cut 100 jobs to fund subpostmaster payouts after the Horizon scandal. Senior managers were told that they would be affected on Wednesday, after acting chief executive Neil Brocklehurst sent a note sent to all staff, seen by the PA news agency. He wrote: “The intention …

State Pensioners aged over 66 can claim up to £8,368 from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) to assist with essential living costs. The DWP issued a fresh alert this week encouraging pensioners to apply for Pension Credit. This benefit, worth approximately £4,200 annually, can “unlock” additional support worth …

A Liverpool drug gang used the Royal Mail postal service to send millions of pounds worth of street drugs and prescription medication across the country and abroad. The criminal gang used a storage unit in a Birkenhead business park to deliver up to £2.7million of MDMA, ecstasy, cocaine, magic mushrooms, …

Bank branches are a crucial lifeline for many communities, especially in rural areas, and offer key services to the elderly in urban settings. Despite the introduction of shared banking hubs and Post Office bank services, it’s clear that by 2025, UK high streets will have far fewer bank branches due …

Residents in several Manchester post-codes have spoken of their worry and frustration after going weeks without receiving any post. Hospital appointments, test results, Christmas cards and even letters of condolence are just some of the items that residents are waiting for, in wide-spread delays that Royal Mail say are down …

Royal Mail has issued a warning to customers in the West Midlands they may face delays on Monday, January 27. Various factors affecting normal operations in different parts of the country, including Dudley. The postal service, which operates six days a week from Monday to Saturday, delivering letters and parcels …

Postal workers at some of the 37 UK delivery offices targeted by the “USO reform” pilot scheme at Royal Mail have been speaking this past week about the trials to begin in February. Workers voiced opposition to the restructuring plan to impose gig economy working conditions and slash jobs, and …

Accessing a GP can be quite a task, particularly in urban areas, and it might be tempting to delay making an appointment. Fortunately, many common ailments can be evaluated and treated by your local pharmacy, with an increasing number of these services being offered online as well. In response to …

Accessing a GP can be a daunting task, particularly in city areas, and it’s easy to delay booking an appointment. Fortunately, many common health issues can be evaluated and treated by your local pharmacy, with an increasing number of these services available online. In response to this need, Morrisons, in …

Royal Mail are the latest company to halt their services during a red weather warning for Storm Eowyn which is causing havoc across the capital. The Met Office warned people across the central belt to avoid travelling unless absolutely necessary as there is a danger to life. With this in …