The company has collaborated with five Black British artists to produce eight illustrations for the collectible stamps as the country is set to mark the 75th anniversary of MV Empire Windrush Royal Mail has released a special edition of stamps illustrated by Black British artists ahead of Windrush 75 ( …
Read More »Royal Mail’s first-class stamp delivered me an appalling third-rate service – Polly Hudson
Only 73% of first-class mail gets there the next day – but my parcel took 18 days to cross London, says Polly Hudson Hard-working staff aren’t the problem, says Polly ( Image: Iain Buist / Newcastle Chronicle) In the grand scheme of things, it doesn’t seem like much. This country …
Read More »Royal Mail chief quits after wave of strikes – and trousers six-figure payoff
Under-fire Simon Thompson claimed it was the “right time” to go, but his departure comes after a long-running pay dispute with its postal union Simon Thompson has quit his role ( Image: ROYAL MAIL GROUP/AFP via Getty I) Fury erupted after the boss of Royal Mail quit with a six-figure …
Read More »Royal Mail launches Blackadder-themed stamps to mark show’s 40th birthday
Eight of the stamps capture moments from all four series of the classic sitcom while a further four depict Edmund Blackadder in his various guises over each of the series Rowan Atkinson as Blackadder The 40th anniversary of beloved comedy Blackadder will be celebrated with a special set of stamps, …
Read More »Royal Mail makes huge change to redelivery service affecting all UK customers
Royal Mail will now automatically attempt to redelivery parcels that were initially missed the first time posties attempted to deliver them, instead of customers having to arrange this themselves Royal Mail has changed its redelivery service ( Image: Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Royal Mail has this week made a …
Read More »Predator postman stalked women on his rounds terrifying one so much she moved home
Irfan William, 49, delivered letters in the southside area of Glasgow, where he took advantage to harass victim with unwanted advances Irfan William delivered letters in the southside area of Glasgow ( Image: Spindrift) A sleazy postman hounded four women during his rounds, leaving one so scared she moved house. …
Read More »Postman kills ‘much loved’ dad in crash leaving grieving widow ‘existing not living’
Royal Mail worker, Ralph Thompson, 58, was changing lanes at a roundabout when he hit Paul Watkins, 60, after “a momentary lapse in concentration”. Paul Watkins’ family say their lives are a “living nightmare” following his death ( Image: WALES NEWS SERVICE) A “much-loved” dad and grandfather has passed away …
Read More »Royal Mail faces threat of insolvency as fresh wave of strikes are planned
Communication Workers Union executives met yesterday and a Royal Mail spokesman again stressed the firm’s parlous plight as pay talks rumble on Royal Mail bosses are concerned over failure to reach deal with unions ( Image: Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Source link
Read More »Royal Mail ‘failing to deliver letters six days a week’ as it faces Ofcom probe
Royal Mail should deliver letters across the country six days a week as part of its “universal service obligation” – but the committee said it has been “systematically failing to deliver” on its obligations MPs have asked Ofcom to investigate Royal Mail ( Image: Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) Royal …
Read More »King Charles’ silhouette appears for first time on Royal Mail stamps – but with key change
Royal Mail said the debut of the special stamp collection featuring King Charles III is a significant milestone in British philatelic history King Charles’ silhouette is featured on the new set of stamps ( Image: Getty Images) The first stamps featuring the silhouette of King Charles III are set to …
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