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Postal workers have continued to speak up against the “USO reform” pilots being rolled out by Royal Mail at 37 delivery offices across the UK from February to May with the full collaboration of the Communication Workers Union (CWU). The Universal Service Obligation (USO) is the statutory requirement for Royal …

Andrea Tucker told the Guardian newspaper she was told to repay £4,600 after caring for her mother for 15 years. Andrea Tucker told the Guardian newspaper she was told to repay £4,600 after caring for her mother for 15 years. An unpaid carer is set to challenge a Department for …

Speculation is rife within the industry that a potential new owner might close up to half of WHSmith’s 500 high street stores. The well-known books and stationery chain has announced it is exploring strategic options for its profitable high street business, which could involve divesting these outlets. Do you worry …

Industry experts hint that potential new owners might consider shuttering up to half of WHSmith’s 500 high street stores. Amid exploring strategic options for its profitable high street business, which could involve a sale, WHSmith looks at its future path. Do you worry for the future of the Post Office …

Industry insiders have hinted that a potential new owner might close up to half of WHSmith’s 500 high street stores. The well-known books and stationery retailer has announced it is exploring different strategic options for its profitable and cash-generative high street business, which could involve offloading these branches. Do you …

Speculation is rife within the industry that a new owner might close up to half of WHSmith’s 500 high street stores. The iconic bookseller and stationer has announced it is exploring different strategic options for its profitable and cash-generative high street business, which could involve divesting these branches. Do you …

Dog owners have been warned they should take out comprehensive insurance as they could face a huge claim for compensation if someone gets bitten. Statistics from Royal Mail showed 2,206 dog attacked reported in the year up to March 2024 – a 15 per cent increase on the previous 12 …

Royal Mail has faced further calls to address the ‘deteriorating’ situation at the Frome sorting office. Anna Sabine MP has written to Ofcom after several attempts to contact the Department of Business and Trade, to which she has received no response. Ms Sabine, the MP for Frome and East Somerset …

The Postal Workers Rank-and-File Committee (PWRFC) has drafted a model resolution (see below) for discussion and adoption at Royal Mail delivery offices and mail centres. The PWRFC is urging colleagues to convene workplace meetings to block the imposition of measures aimed at dismantling the Universal Service Obligation (USO) and destroying …

Dog owners are being warned they could be handed huge fines or even jail-time if their pets attack Royal Mail posties. Data from Royal Mail indicated there were 42 dog attacks a week in 2023 and 2024. In the year to March 2024, 2,206 dog attacks were reported – a …