Just possibly all is not lost. Maggie Simpson, director general of the Rail Freight Group, the umbrella organisation for the industry, reckons several companies may be interested in carrying mail: “I am optimistic that some of this traffic will eventually find its way back. Rail has so many advantages, notably …
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Representational image. (Photo: Unsplash) A user of Vinted in the United Kingdom alleged that the premium parcel service, Royal Mail, was turned on for some users without explicitly notifying them. They alleged in a post on Reddit that the option to turn it off was greyed out for many, making …
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Worries are mounting over the wellbeing of missing Yorkshire mum Victoria Taylor, as friends rally to organise a large-scale search along the river path where she was last seen. The mystery surrounding her disappearance continues to deepen. Victoria’s friends have been relentlessly scouring the thick undergrowth by the River Derwent …
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Royal Mail are the unsung heroes of last-minute deliveries, crossing the UK no matter the weather, rain or shine. The iconic red vans, more often than not, seem to deliver the goods when it counts. But have you ever noticed when postie’s write ‘P’ on your letters? Along with all …
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A postbox in a remote part of Northumberland has been closed because of snails crawling through the flap and eating the mail. The Royal Mail box in Adderstone has been out of use since last month thanks to a hungry snail family. A sign on the front of the red …
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A Tory candidate who was defeated by just 15 votes is considering taking legal action over alleged postal vote chaos in his constituency. Ameet Jogia, who was defeated by his Labour rival in the north London constituency of Hendon, may launch a judicial review against Barnet Council. Mr Jogia, a …
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Postal vote delays are being “urgently” investigated following concerns of late ballots raised in at least 91 constituencies, The Telegraph revealed on Monday. Royal Mail has faced backlash for failing to deliver some ballots in time for the general election today, leaving voters at risk of not being able to …
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Mrs Javens said that she was told by a postman that they were “prioritising parcels at the moment”. She said: “When the postman came to the door, I asked: ‘Have you not got anything for me?’ He said ‘I’m sorry madam, but they are prioritising parcels at the moment.’” Jon …
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Rishi Sunak, the Prime Minister, said it was “right” for Royal Mail to investigate concerns after Kevin Hollinrake, the postal minister, criticised the body for not recruiting the “right number of people”. Sir Keir Starmer, the Labour leader, said on Tuesday that the Government should “get on with the job” …
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