Communication Workers Union (CWU) General Secretary Dave Ward has announced a “groundbreaking negotiators’ agreement” with billionaire Daniel Kretinsky and his private equity firm, EP Group. Ward claimed the £3.5 billion takeover of Royal Mail offers the “opportunity for a fresh start”. The Labour government announced its approval of the takeover …
Read More »Royal Mail issues urgent warning to UK households who use first class stamps
Royal Mail has issued a warning to people sending first class post today. Royal Mail has shared its last Christmas posting dates for 2024, and UK households need to act quickly if they want to beat the cut-off point from the postal service. Royal Mail said: “Latest posting dates are …
Read More »Amazon and Royal Mail customers given urgent warning over scams sweeping UK in Christmas run up
An urgent alert has been sent out to Amazon and Royal Mail customers about up to four scams circulating as the festive season draws near. Customers are being forewarned about an increase in fraudulent activities as December 25 approaches. Rob Lilley-Jones, Which? consumer specialist, warned: “With so many parcels expected …
Read More »Royal Mail sale to Czech billionaire gets national security clearance
Royal Mail’s sale to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has taken another step towards completion, after it got the green light on national security grounds. Pat McFadden, the chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, approved the deal under the National Security and Investment act. The Cabinet Office said it means the …
Read More »Last post dates for Christmas 2024 with one on December 23
The Post Office has issued a reminder of the last days to send your cards and parcels as 90% of us have no idea when the key dates are. New research reveals nearly 9 in 10 Brits are unaware of last posting dates and over a third leave gift buying …
Read More »Royal Mail warns UK households to take urgent action before Wednesday night
The Royal Mail has warned UK households they have just HOURS left to act ahead of a key Christmas cut-off date. The Royal Mail has issued a festive warning over last-minute Christmas post deadlines as we head deeper into December and towards Christmas week. Royal Mail has revealed its latest …
Read More »Trump clouds hover over US Postal Service, may push it UK’s Royal Mail way – Firstpost
Postal services are more than just delivery systems. They are part of a country’s identity, history and public trust. In the United States, the US Postal Service (USPS), founded in 1775, is under pressure to privatise, a suggestion often made by President-elect Donald Trump, triggering debates about its future. Meanwhile, …
Read More »Are postage stamps too expensive in the UK? Have your say
Royal Mail is a household name, and its posties, red vans and logos can be found all across the nation almost every single day. Its parent company has just been sold to a new billionaire owner, and communications regulator Ofcom is thinking of changes “to make sure it is sustainable”. …
Read More »Selling Royal Mail to a Czech billionaire marks a bleak day for Britain – Evening Standard
… Royal Mail. In 2023 Royal Mail was even stripped of its monopoly on delivering parcels from Post Office sites. Last year Royal Mail's parent … Source link
Read More »Full list of Royal Mail, Evri and DPD Christmas postage deadlines – you need to act fast
If you’re keen to send Christmas presents to loved ones this year, you’d better hurry. The UK’s Post Office has compiled a full list of delivery deadlines for 2024 – and the earliest one is tomorrow. Big names like Royal Mail, Evri, DPD and Parcel Force are among the firms …
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