British postal workers to hold four days of strikes over pay
British postal workers will hold four days of strikes in August and September in protest over pay, marking the latest announcement of industrial action in the country as workers demand wage rises to cope with soaring inflation.
Royal Mail losing £1m a day as it threatens union with split
Company demands 'significant operational change' after 115,000 workers voted to strike
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Royal Mail managers announce strike dates
The Unite union says 2,400 managers across the UK will take part in the action this month.
Union ballots 115,000 Royal Mail staff over 'biggest strike' of the summer
The Communication Workers Union has rejected Royal Mail’s offer of a 2pc pay rise
Royal Mail workers to vote on strike over pay
More than 115,000 staff will receive their ballot papers and are expected to back strike action.
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Royal Mail strike moves closer as ballot papers are sent out in pay row
The CWU is seeking a pay rise for its members in line with the rate of inflation and says it must come with no strings attached to it.
Ofcom to investigate Royal Mail over delivery target failures
Regulator announces move after postal service’s admission that fifth of first-class deliveries arrived day or more late in year to April
Stock markets tumble as inflation surges and recession fears intensify
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Royal Mail wants fleet of 500 drones to carry mail to remote UK communities
Fifty drone routes could bring mail to remote communities such as the Hebrides and Isles of Scilly.
Royal Mail wants fleet of 500 drones to carry mail to remote UK communities
Fifty drone routes could bring mail to remote communities such as the Hebrides and Isles of Scilly.
Price of first class stamps rises to 95p
Royal Mail says it will help cover rising delivery costs, but some have criticised the 11% hike.
Royal Mail ramps up price of first-class stamp by 10p to 95p
Declining letter volumes and rising costs blamed for double-digit increase from 4 April
New stamps pay tribute to Royal Mail designer David Gentleman
It is the first time Royal Mail has dedicated an entire issue to a designer of its commemorative stamps.
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Royal Mail issues eight stamps celebrating her 70-year reign, with photos ranging from 1957 to 2020.
Royal Mail postman can barely walk after 'accidentally eating hash brownies'
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Stamps join the digital world with QR codes
People receiving mail will be able to watch videos and, in the future, greetings from senders.
Royal Mail to cut 700 management jobs
The move is part of an ongoing restructuring designed to streamline processes and save £40m a year.
1922: Thief Returns Diplomat’s Stolen Wallet
After the official issued a personal plea to the person he suspected of being the culprit, his wallet was returned, with some cash missing but other possessions intact.
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Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Celebration plans unveiled by Buckingham Palace
Puddings, parties and pageantry as well as a four-day bank holiday weekend will mark her 70-year reign.
Posties turn detective to deliver letter with description but no address
‘His mother was Mary and da Joseph, moved to Waterfoot after he got married, plays guitar’
Royal Mail staff absences double levels of 2018
A source with close knowledge of the firm said there were widespread problems due to sickness and demand.
Bank warns UK fake deliveries scam could cost thousands
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