Royal Mail has shared an update after snow and ice weather warnings were issued across the country Royal Mail have shared an update following the weather over the weekend(Image: 2024 Getty Images) As most of the UK has been hit by weather warnings for snow and ice, a lot of …
Read More »Royal Mail announces delays in dozens of postcodes today – see the list
Royal Mail has warned that post, including letters and parcels, may face delays due to several factors, one of which is the ‘class’ of postage. First-class letters are typically delivered a day after dispatch, while second-class letters take two days. Royal Mail operates from Monday to Saturday but can experience …
Read More »Royal Mail issues warning to UK households living in 33 postcodes
The Royal Mail has issued a warning to UK households living in 33 postcodes. Royal Mail delivers from Monday to Saturday, with first-class letters delivered one day after dispatch and second-class letters delivered two days after. The Royal Mail advised: “We aim to deliver to all addresses we have mail …
Read More »Postal workers meet to discuss fightback against Kretinsky’s CWU and Labour-backed takeover of Royal Mail
The Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee (UK)—PWRFC—held a meeting Sunday, “For a rank-and-file fightback against Kretinsky take-over and defence of the mail service.” The meeting addressed the regressive character of the two agreements drawn up between Britain’s Labour government and the Communication Workers Union (CWU) with billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group …
Read More »Royal Mail delivery delays impact Scottish areas – check if your postcode is among 30 affected
Royal Mail has alerted the public to potential hold-ups in their service, as numerous households across Scotland may encounter postal disruptions. Customers in over 30 UK postcodes are at risk of experiencing these delays. Earlier today, Royal Mail reported “significant disruption” within four significant areas. The latest updates confirm a …
Read More »‘Do not ignore’ warning over 190,000 letters being sent out containing free £150
A “do not ignore” warning has been issued for 190,000 energy customers getting letters on doormats who risk missing a £150 bill discount. From October, millions of households began receiving the £150 Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) Warm Home Discount. The Post Office began issuing these vouchers …
Read More »Beloved man who died in Clifton crash will be ‘sorely missed’
The family of a pedestrian who died after a serious crash in Clifton have paid tribute to him. Paul Adams sadly died in hospital on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, days after a crash in Bristol. The 74-year-old sustained serious injuries after he was hit by a red Peugeot at the …
Read More »Postal workers at Mount Pleasant oppose CWU Framework Agreement with Kretinsky’s takeover of Royal Mail
The Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee (PWRFC)’s next online meeting is taking place today (Sunday, January 5) at 7pm. Register here to discuss the takeover and its implications and a strategy to fight it. A World Socialist Web Site reporting team campaigned on Friday at the Mount Pleasant mail centre in London for …
Read More »Drivers warned over new driving law that could see motorists fined £100
Motorists have been issued a warning about a new driving law set to come into effect in January, which could see rule-breakers slapped with a £100 fine. The English council has announced that from January 6, 2025, drivers could face fines for parking on pavements. This enforcement action is in …
Read More »Netflix adds ‘superb’ true crime drama that’s ‘up there with the Post Office scandal’
Netflix has recently added all six episodes of a gripping real-life British crime drama, A Confession, which viewers are comparing to the infamous Post Office scandal. The series features Martin Freeman in the role of Detective Superintendent Steve Fulcher and is based on the true story of Wiltshire Police’s investigation …
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