Drones used to deliver post to remote Orkney islandThe two-week trial involves flights of about 30 miles, from Kirkwall to North Ronaldsay. Job adverts soar to record high as labour market continues fluxThere was 2.29 million active job adverts in the UK at the beginning of October - the highest level ever. Postal Service loss nearly halvedThe U.S. Bank warns UK fake deliveries scam could cost thousandsTSB reveals big rise in fraudulent text messages and says shoppers should be on their guard Royal Mail staff absences double levels of 2018A source with close knowledge of the firm said there were widespread problems due to sickness and demand. 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’ Queen's Platinum Jubilee: Celebration plans unveiled by Buckingham PalacePuddings, parties and pageantry as well as a four-day bank holiday weekend will mark her 70-year reign. The 40 greatest film soundtracks of all timeBefore The Greatest Showman or A Star is Born, there have been scores that have become etched into the cultural zeitgeist because they captured moments that spoke to us long after the final credits roll. Roisin O’Connor picks the best 1922: Thief Returns Diplomat’s Stolen WalletAfter 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. Royal Mail to cut 700 management jobsThe move is part of an ongoing restructuring designed to streamline processes and save £40m a year. Stamps join the digital world with QR codesPeople receiving mail will be able to watch videos and, in the future, greetings from senders. Royal Mail postman can barely walk after 'accidentally eating hash brownies'A postman was filmed saying 'I'm not right' as he sat in a chair after 'accidentally eating hash brownies' which Royal Mail had tried to deliver to an empty home, it is claimed Platinum Jubilee: Stamps issued to celebrate Queen's 70-year reignRoyal Mail issues eight stamps celebrating her 70-year reign, with photos ranging from 1957 to 2020. New stamps pay tribute to Royal Mail designer David GentlemanIt is the first time Royal Mail has dedicated an entire issue to a designer of its commemorative stamps. Royal Mail ramps up price of first-class stamp by 10p to 95pDeclining letter volumes and rising costs blamed for double-digit increase from 4 April Price of first class stamps rises to 95pRoyal Mail says it will help cover rising delivery costs, but some have criticised the 11% hike. Royal Mail wants fleet of 500 drones to carry mail to remote UK communitiesFifty 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 communitiesFifty drone routes could bring mail to remote communities such as the Hebrides and Isles of Scilly. Stock markets tumble as inflation surges and recession fears intensify96 of top 100 shares fall into the red as warning signs flash for global economy