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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 …

During last Thursday’s CWU Live online event, Tony Bouch, Outdoor Assistant Secretary for the Communication Workers Union (CWU), was forced to acknowledge widespread opposition among postal workers to the “USO reform” pilots being jointly implemented by Royal Mail and the union bureaucracy. Bouch spent the hour-long livestream batting off criticism …

The former main Post Office in Tunbridge Wells could be used for Royal Ascot rather than Royal Mail, as there are plans to turn it into a Betfred. The building has been empty since the post office shut in that location in 2023. It’s on the verge of becoming a …

An ‘armed robber’ was caught after he cut himself escaping over a fence after – supposedly – sticking up a West London Post Office. Rajvinder Khalon was one of five members of the same family who conspired to nick around £136,000 from a branch in Hounslow. He was caught after …

Significant changes to road tax are set to come into effect next week, potentially impacting Blue Badge holders across the UK. From 1st April, the standard rate of road tax for cars registered after April 2017 will increase by £5 to £195 annually. However, the exact amount will depend on …

The Post Office has confirmed its branch inside an Essex Morrisons Daily store will be closing along with the shop – with no immediate plans for a replacement branch. The Post Office said the store in Hutton Road, Shenfield will be closing on April 16 this year following the announcement …

A Royal Mail worker has made a heartfelt appeal to dog owners after experiencing a surge in encounters with untrained or overexcited pets while on the job. In a candid post on social media, she expressed her growing anxiety about being injured by a loose dog – and it’s affecting …

Martin Lewis has called out to the public to “stock up” on stamps in anticipation of yet another price increase by Royal Mail slated to take effect from April 7. From this date, the cost of a standard first-class stamp will jump from £1.65 to £1.70, while that for a …

Scores of banks have vanished from Kent high streets since the launch of an initiative designed to protect access to cash – with more set to close this year or in 2026. Last week Santander announced it is shutting 95 branches across the UK from June. Last month Lloyds announced …

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis is urging Brits to stock up on a common item ahead of a price increase in April. Despite the growing reliance on digital communication, stamps remain an essential item for many households, and Mr Lewis advises purchasing them before the impending price hike. The cost …