[ad_1] 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 business were compromised on…
[ad_1] 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 is understood Committee members…
[ad_1] 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 the borders of the…
[ad_1] 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 severely impacted their systems,…
[ad_1] Christmas returns have hit an all-time high after Royal Mail strikes meant many gifts arrived too late to give on the big day. Almost 40pc more packages were returned between Christmas and New Year this year compared to last year, according to figures from ReBound, which processes millions of returns every year from retailers…
[ad_1] Shoppers returning unwanted Christmas gifts face an unexpected financial hit after a string of high street stores started charging a fee on items sent back. Retailers including hiking equipment seller Mountain Warehouse and health and beauty website owner The Hut Group have changed their returns policies to include charges. It comes amid a wider…
[ad_1] Delays caused by a walkout this month of more than 100,000 members of the Communication Workers Union, which represents postal workers, have led to fears that some Christmas cards will not arrive until February. “There are mountains of postal votes that haven’t arrived yet,” a source said. “It’s very difficult to have any idea…
[ad_1] A Czech energy tycoon that trade union leaders claim is plotting a takeover of Royal Mail is being advised by Chuka Umunna, The Telegraph can disclose. The former Labour leadership hopeful, who was a prominent critic of Royal Mail’s privatisation while a frontbench MP, has been hired by Vesa Equity, the investment business of…
[ad_1] France is to move to three-days-a-week letter deliveries from the start of next year as ministers in Britain resist pleas from Royal Mail to axe Saturday postal rounds. Letters will also be delivered within three days in a major shake-up that French bosses say will reduce La Poste’s carbon footprint. Next-day deliveries will only…
[ad_1] Lovethesales.com, one of the country’s biggest online sales websites, said there had already been significant bargains available in the run up to Christmas, with more expected over the January sales period. Mark Solomon, from lovethesales.com, said: “We have seen a large number of retailers launch Christmas deals early this year, with our data showing…