A report on the Post Office Horizon scandal has shown that up to 10,000 people might be entitled to compensation. The report highlights that more than 900 sub-postmasters were wrongly prosecuted for theft and fraud between 1999 and 2015 due to the defective Horizon software deployed by the Post Office. …
Read More »East Kilbride Pirates awarded funding from Royal Mail’s Kits 4 Kids programme
The team received the funding as part of the company’s drive to support employees’ local grassroots teams and help young people get active. The team received the funding as part of the company’s drive to support employees’ local grassroots teams and help young people get active.(Image: WSH]) Budding American football …
Read More »Swindon youth football club celebrates fresh start on the pitch
A youth football club is celebrating a fresh start on the pitch. Stratton Juniors FC in Swindon has received brand-new kits through Royal Mail’s Kits 4 Kids programme, designed to support grassroots youth sports across the UK. Advertisement The team was nominated by Gary Wigley, a driver at Royal Mail’s …
Read More »Royal Mail reaches three-year pay deal with workers union
(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 …
Read More »Brits urged to check passport pages 3 weeks before holiday to avoid being turned away
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 …
Read More »Postwoman to take on 400 mile walking challenge for mental health and suicide prevention charity
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 …
Read More »UK postal workers faced more than 2,000 dog attacks last year, Royal Mail reveals
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 …
Read More »Lady Gabriella Kingston returns to Wimbledon: Royal looks in good spirits as she shares a laugh in the VIP box with friend Robert Denning – a year after her husband’s death
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 …
Read More »Hanley Post Office faces uncertain future after WHSmith deal
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 …
Read More »Postal workers must take advantage of deepening crisis over “USO reform” at Royal Mail
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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