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‘People rely on the postal service, and when it fails, the consequences are serious’ Rochdale MP has complained of the ‘shocking state’ of Royal Mail service(Image: PA) Royal Mail bosses have been hauled in for urgent talks with a Government minister after Rochdale’s MP raised concerns over the ‘shocking’ state …

The best female darts player in the world said she had a “right proper laugh” with the Princess Royal as she was formally appointed OBE. Deta Hedman, from Witham in Essex, won the WDF Women’s World Championship title in December. Advertisement The 66-year-old previously quit the sport because it clashed …

Have you noticed anything different about postboxes near you? Some have been wrapped in black plastic, prompting users to wonder whether they were being taken down as fewer people send letters. But instead of being removed, they are going to be upgraded – people will be able to post small …

Shares of Royal Mail Plc (OTCMKTS:ROYMY – Get Free Report) gapped up prior to trading on Friday . The stock had previously closed at $8.05, but opened at $8.40. Royal Mail shares last traded at $8.40, with a volume of 163 shares. Get Royal Mail alerts: Sign Up Royal Mail …

A fraud investigation is underway Stone Banking Hub Banking hub bosses say they are working with the police after a worker was accused of short-changing a customer. A fraud investigation was launched after a woman claimed £140 was missing as she tried to pay in cash, She explained to officers …

Is your favourite brand on the list? The best brand in the UK has been crowned (stock image)(Image: iStockphoto) The top 10 strongest brands in Britain have been revealed – and the winner may surprise you. There are thousands of companies on the UK high street these days, and as …

Postboxes across Norfolk are to remain out of action for at least “the next few months” as a major upgrade project is completed in Gloucestershire. Some of the Royal Mail’s classic red boxes have been wrapped up in black bin bags while they are transformed into “postboxes of the future”. …

An MP has urged a regulator to investigate delays and disruption to postal deliveries across a County Durham community. Residents in Wingate, Blackhall and Hesleden villages have criticised Royal Mail for missing letters about key hospital appointments and bills. Royal Mail apologised and said the delays were partly down to …

Royal Mail failed to deliver letters to 16million people on time over Christmas, a watchdog has found. The ‘dreadful festive slump’ was a 50 per cent increase from December 2024, when 10.7million people saw letters arrive late, Citizens Advice said. The staggering number of late deliveries over Christmas 2025, which …

An estimated 16 million people – or 29% of UK adults – experienced post delays with Royal Mail over Christmas, Citizens Advice has said. The figure, which applies to letters and cards but not parcels, is a 50% increase on December 2024, up from 10.7 million people, the charity found. …