Royal Mail workers could be asked to check up on vulnerable residents during rounds, despite some postal staff relying on foodbanks and struggling to make ends meet themselves. The scheme will be trialled in Northumberland, with Royal Mail’s chief executive telling The Times their “great, trusted teams see things that …
Read More »The National Apprenticeship Show kicks off in Milton Keynes – MKFM 106.3FM
MKFM The National Apprenticeship Show is at the Marshall Arena in Milton Keynes for two days, showcasing thousands of apprenticeship opportunities. There are thousands of opportunities available at the National Apprenticeship Show this week, with employers and providers showcasing some amazing opportunities to visitors in a lively, interactive, fun and informative …
Read More »Less than three weeks until this year’s local elections – but how can I vote? – MKFM 106.3FM
With the local elections less than three weeks away, how will the voting process work during the COVID-19 pandemic? Last year, the government made the decision to delay the local elections until 2021 as they were deemed unsafe to carry out during the initial peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. With social …
Read More »Hundreds of Royal Mail jobs on offer for Christmas
Hundreds of jobs are on offer at Royal Mail in the run-up to Christmas. There are many opportunities being advertised in Warrington for the festive season. Here are the details: Temporary mail sorter roles are available in Warrington. Shift patterns are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. …
Read More »Royal Mail hiring posties across Merseyside in time for Christmas
The Royal Mail is advertising a number of job vacancies across Merseyside – and it could be perfect if you fancy earning a bit of extra cash in the run up to Christmas. Whether you’re searching for a new job that gets you out and about in the fresh air …
Read More »Newport Pagnell residents and businesses raise concerns over high street closure – MKFM 106.3FM
Residents and businesses of Newport Pagnell have raised concerns this week after Milton Keynes Council closed the high street to vehicles on Monday (15th June). As previously reported by MKFM last Friday, the decision was taken in an attempt to aid social distancing as a majority of shops around the …
Read More »UK: Bootle Royal Mail workers’ strike sold out by Communication Workers Union
UK: Bootle Royal Mail workers’ strike sold out by Communication Workers Union By Robert Stevens 10 October 2019 An unofficial strike by Royal Mail delivery workers against management racism was sold out yesterday by the Communications Workers Union (CWU), after a scabbing operation enforced by the police. The strike …
Read More »‘Hundreds’ of Royal Mail staff join walkout over ‘racist’ comment to Muslim worker
A strike sparked by a manager’s alleged racist comment to a post office worker has now spread to a neighbouring county. On Wednesday, more than 50 workers set up a picket line at the Bootle and Seaforth delivery office on Trinity Industrial Estate in Sefton. It followed claims that a …
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