The card came from her former partner’s mother. Alphie Meleyal, now 60, finally got a card mailed to her in 1997 after BBC Look North highlighted the nearly 27-year delay. The card came from her former partner’s mother. Sent in the wake of Ms Meleyal’s split with her then-partner Mandy, …
Read More »Royal Mail scam warning as fake text messages are sent to homeowners
A fresh scam alert has been issued as individuals report receiving fraudulent text messages purporting to be from Royal Mail. These scams, known as ‘smishing’ attacks, often contain links that recipients are strongly advised not to click on. This week, homeowners have reported receiving messages claiming a package needs rescheduling …
Read More »Royal Mail van stolen and raided as police issue CCTV images in hunt for suspects
Police have released CCTV images after a Royal Mail van was raided and stolen. Officers are investigating the theft of a van in Kenilworth. The probe has been running since November last year and now they have released images of three men they say they want to speak to. “Between …
Read More »The stamps with… stamps on them: Royal Mail unveils commemorative set of previously issued stamps
The themes and topics covered range from the tiniest of insects to outer space By Matt Drake Published: 19:35 EDT, 8 April 2024 | Updated: 20:17 EDT, 8 April 2024 It may look like the Royal Mail is running out of ideas with its latest set of commemorative stamps. For …
Read More »Royal Mail marks 100th anniversary of special stamps – Evening Standard
Royal Mail has revealed images of 10 new stamps to mark the centenary of its British commemorative stamps. The so-called special stamps have … Source link
Read More »Royal Mail workers expose “toxic workplace environment” and destruction of mail service for corporate profit
The World Socialist Web Site (WSWS) is publishing the first of two batches of write-ins received from Royal Mail workers across the UK in response to its interview with Ian, a member of the Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee (PWRFC): “Royal Mail delivery worker explains ‘The Communication Workers Union is facilitating …
Read More »Parcleforce drivers to sue Royal Mail over denial of workers’ rights
DRIVERS who deliver packages for Royal Mail subsidiary Parcelforce are suing the company on grounds they have been misclassified in their employment status and wrongly denied workers’ rights. The Independent Workers Union of Great Britain (IWGB) said that thousands of Parcelforce drivers may be eligible to join the claim which, if …
Read More »Royal Mail cutbacks ‘could signal the end of the handwritten letter’
The USO requires post to be delivered Monday to Saturday and sets targets for first and second class post. Ofcom estimated the USO costs Royal Mail between £325 million and £675 million and warned it could become “financially and operationally unsustainable” unless the rules are eased. The company lost £319 …
Read More »Post Office bosses in Horizon scandal raked in £20m as lives were ruined
Port Office bosses raked in almost £20million while their IT system ripped subpostmasters’ lives apart, it has emerged. Analysis of company accounts reveals five bosses took home almost £19.4million over 24 years. Paula Vennells, who headed the organisation between 2010 and 2019, earned £5.1million during her tenure. She refused to …
Read More »Villagers’ fury as councillors give the green light to double the charge to cross historic Hampshire toll bridge which residents used for free for generations
Villagers have reacted with fury to councillors giving the green light to double the charge to cross an historic toll bridge which residents have used for free for generations. Despite angry locals blasting the £1 crossing at Eling Toll Bridge being doubled to £2 and introducing charges for previously exempt …
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