Post Office services in a Leicester suburb could be on the move if residents back a new plan. The operator of the service at 19-21 Main Street, Evington, could be incorporated into their existing business in Welland Vale Road, more than a mile away. A Post Office spokesperson said the …
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A handwritten letter posted to a local charity in Sheffield threatening they would “soon close” has prompted a “shock” reaction online. The angry letter arrived through the letterbox of Kreate on Hutcliffe Wood Road in Beauchief by second class Royal Mail delivery, in an envelope addressed to “the owner”. It …
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Angela van den Bogerd describes herself as an “accomplished HR senior leader” and “a vibrant, collaborative and engaging business leader” but to those involved in the Horizon Post Office scandal, she is one of the key players in what has been described as the biggest miscarriage of justice in British …
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The Czech billionaire vying to buy Royal Mail has pledged not to cut any jobs if his takeover bid is successful. Daniel Kretinsky, known as the “Czech sphinx”, has made private assurances that there will be no compulsory redundancies as a result of his swoop on the 500-year-old postal service. …
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A struck-off solicitor exploited the Grenfell Tower tragedy and Windrush scheme to submit fraudulent immigration applications. Flora Mendes, 45, from Luton, made up fake addresses in Grenfell Tower as part of a deceptive scheme to convince 14 immigrants she was a legitimate immigration lawyer who could help secure them residence …
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A man has vowed never to play the National Lottery again – after a three-week wait for his £1,500 prize money. Andrew Leese saw his numbers come up for the National Lottery’s Euromillions Hotpicks on March 15. But Mr Leese’s delight soon turned to frustration as he encountered the first …
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A National Lottery winner who hit the jackpot winning £10,000 win on a £3 scratchcard has been left penniless due to a new rule that delayed her winnings. Jennifer Gothard scooped the hefty prize from her Triple Cashword scratchcard game back in March, but five weeks later, she’s still waiting …
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Royal Mail parcel lockers have opened in and around Coventry in a UK first. The postal service has launched a new partnership with global parcel locker operator Quadient, which will sending and receiving parcels more convenient. The move means Royal Mail customers will have access to parcel lockers for the …
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A special set of stamps is being issued to mark the 20th anniversary of popular children’s TV series Peppa Pig. Royal Mail revealed images of 12 new stamps featuring Peppa and her friends and family. Peppa and George, Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog, Daddy Pig, Mummy Pig, Grandpa and Granny Pig …
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The Zoom meeting of the Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee (PWRFC) was held on Sunday to discuss its call to In the weeks prior to the online event hundreds of copies of the statement were distributed at delivery offices and mail centres. World Socialist Web Site reporter Tony Robson opened the …
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