A British business owner flew a package himself to a customer in the US after becoming increasingly frustrated by Royal Mail delays. Vern Tessio, who runs the dog accessory business WildBarc, personally flew the delivery 3,641 miles across the Atlantic after the Royal Mail banned sending parcels abroad after a …
Read More »Business leaders need hands-on approach to stop cyber crime, says spy chief
She said the NCSC dealt with hundreds of cyber incidents each year, many of which had the potential to “significantly impact the economy and wider society”. Threats to British businesses and critical infrastructure came in a range of forms “from low-sophistication email phishing through to the risk of potential ‘overspill’ …
Read More »Royal Mail accused of ‘letting people down’ as millions miss health appointments and legal letters
Issues with deliveries have caused turmoil for retailers. Almost 40pc more packages were returned between Christmas and New Year compared to last year, figures from returns company ReBound showed, after presents turned up too late. Altogether the row with the Communication Workers Union (CWU) has cost Royal Mail around £200m …
Read More »Royal Mail chief executive Simon Thompson accused of misleading MPs over tracking staff
The chief executive of Royal Mail has been accused of misleading MPs over the treatment of workers and whether the postal service puts parcels ahead of letters. Simon Thompson is to be hauled back in front of the Commons Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Committee following claims that he “gave …
Read More »Prince Harry wants a judge to rule in his favour without a trial in Mail on Sunday libel case
The Duke of Sussex is to ask a High Court judge to rule in his favour without a trial in his libel case against the Mail on Sunday, as he aims to echo his wife’s legal success against the same newspaper. Prince Harry will apply for a strike out or …
Read More »Caught speeding last month? This strike loophole may get you off
Tens of thousands of drivers who were caught speeding during December could escape fines and points because of the impact of the postal strikes, a leading motoring lawyer has warned. Industrial action by Royal Mail workers last month caused major disruption to deliveries with some letters and Christmas cards taking …
Read More »Royal Mail restarts international deliveries for first time since cyber attack
Royal Mail has resumed international deliveries for the first time following a cyber attack that crippled the postal service’s computer systems. The company said it had finally begun sending letters and parcels abroad again, albeit in limited volumes, after a full week of paralysis. Critical systems at Royal Mail’s international …
Read More »Royal Mail boss to face MPs’ questions over Russian ransomware attack
Royal Mail’s chief executive is to face questions from MPs over the Russia-linked ransomware attack that caused international deliveries to grind to a halt this week. Simon Thompson, chief executive of Royal Mail, will be asked about Tuesday’s cyber attack when he appears before the Commons business select committee. It …
Read More »Russia-linked hackers behind Royal Mail cyber attack
The gang’s members are believed to have close links to Russia. A Lockbit member said in a blog post published on the dark web last year: “We benefit from the hostile attitude of the West (towards Russia). It allows us to conduct such an aggressive business and operate freely within …
Read More »Parcels and letters stuck in limbo as Royal Mail is hit by a suspected hack
Cyber security experts warned that the damage to Royal Mail’s computer system looked extensive. Jake Moore, an expert at software business ESET, said: “After multiple strikes and labour shortages, this attack will have come at one of the worst possible times for the postal service. “The attack seems to have …
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