Tag Archives: Royal Mail

A Northern Ireland subpostmistress who received an 18-month prison sentence amid the Horizon IT scandal is among those to have received confirmation their convictions have now been formally quashed. The Department of Justice is contacting subpostmasters and subpostmistresses whose convictions have been quashed following the passing of legislation at Westminster. …

Around 12 bank branches are due to shut up shop across Edinburgh and the Lothians over the next year. A number of residents could face the scenario of losing their only local branch as banking giants look to get rid of their physical branches as customers move online. Bank of …

Martin Lewis, the renowned savings expert, has shared a crucial tip that could save you a significant amount of money each Christmas. However, he said you have just a fortnight to act. Royal Mail has announced an increase in the cost of standard letters by 30p, from £1.35 to £1.65 …

Witnesses are urged to come forward following a reported armed robbery at a post office in Whitstable. Kent Police were called at just after 8.30am on Thursday, September 19 to Swalecliffe Post Office on Herne Bay Road, after it was reported that a man had entered the premises and assaulted …

A busy Nottingham road has been partially closed after a crash involving a Royal Mail van and a car. Police are currently at the scene in Huntingdon Street in the city centre near the Royal Mail Nottingham City Delivery Office. The crash was reported at around 3pm on Friday, September …

Martin Lewis has issued an “it’s urgent” warning to UK households, advising them to stock up on a cupboard staple. The BBC and ITV star’s Money Saving Expert newsletter has urged households to buy Royal Mail first-class stamps before the 30p price increase on October 7, reports Birmingham Live. Mr …

HMRC warned people over fraudulent emails that have been circulating in people’s inboxes this week. With the festive season on the horizon, taxpayers are being cautioned to be wary of deceptive emails purporting to be about Royal Mail deliveries. A vigilant UK resident took to Twitter to seek clarification on …

HMRC has issued an alert to millions of taxpayers and urged them to DELETE an email landing in inboxes this week. As we head towards Christmas, the taxman says more and more are being targeted by fake Royal Mail messages and emails. One person contacted HMRC on social media to …

Post Office CEO Nick Read has announced his forthcoming departure from the position next year, according to the company. Mr Read expressed that it was a “great privilege” to have led as chief executive through what he acknowledged as an “extraordinarily challenging time for the business and for postmasters”. Previously, …

HMRC has issued a warning to taxpayers following reports of a fraudulent email claiming to be from Royal Mail. A concerned customer reached out to the group, sharing a screenshot of an email they had received. They queried: “I’ve received an email saying Royal Mail tried to deliver a large …