Royal Mail ‘on brink of collapse’ as 400 workers reportedly quit every week
Union blames new delivery system as Royal Mail staff departures rise Royal Mail is losing around 400 postal workers a week, according to the Communication Workers Union (CWU), which is calling for urgent Government intervention to address the company’s future. The union wants ministers, Royal Mail executives and worker representatives to meet for emergency talks, […]
3 days ago
Royal Mail ‘wait 10 minutes’ safety rule could affect deliveries to millions of UK homes
Posties are asking for just 10 minutes of peace Millions of dog owners across the UK have been given new advice from Royal Mail following thousands of reported incidents involving pets and postal workers. The guidance includes a simple “10-minute rule” aimed at preventing unwanted encounters between dogs and posties during deliveries. The warning comes […]
3 months ago
Man furious after Royal Mail lose £10k gold bar and offer him just £750 compensation
“I don’t want compensation. I want my gold back.” A man says a gold bar worth £10k he posted through Royal Mail has gone missing in the post. Rob Hobson bought a 100g (0.1kg) gold Britannia bar from his dad’s inheritance and had agreed a buyback offer from the Royal Mint after it was valued […]
1 year ago
People are only just realising why they get letters with ‘P’ handwritten on front
According to postal workers, there’s a very straightforward reason. If you’ve ever been stumped by receiving an envelope, addressed to you, with a handwritten letter P on it, prepare to have your confusion put to rest. Many of us are ignorant to the swings and roundabouts a letter has to go through before it arrives […]
2 years ago
Royal Mail issue warning to Brits yet to buy Christmas presents
Warning! Royal Mail have issued a warning to those of you who haven’t got your Christmas shopping sorted. The big day is less than two weeks away now and although some of you may be prepared and have everything sorted, I know for a fact there will be some of you who haven’t even started […]
3 years ago
Postmen suspended by Royal Mail for drinking cups of tea in the pub on their break
The Royal Mail has apologised for the disruption caused by the suspensions Eleven postmen have been suspended by Royal Mail after they were spotted drinking tea in the pub on their break. The postal workers, based at the Prenton Delivery Office in the Wirral, were suspended after they were found to be taking their breaks […]
3 years ago