Royal Mail first and second class stamps to be scrapped amid major change:

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Royal Mail first and second class stamps to be scrapped amid major change: Thousands of Royal Mail stamps are set to be unusable within months as a new system is ...

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Bournemouth Echo

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Sep 14 22

Royal Mail first and second class stamps to be scrapped amid major change: Thousands of Royal Mail stamps are set to be unusable within months as a new system is ...

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Reuters

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Apr 17

Exclusive: Daniel Kretinsky explores bid for Royal Mail owner, sources say: Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky has been exploring a possible bid for the owner of ...

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Apr 21

Redwheel backs Royal Mail owner's rejection of Kretinsky share offer: Fund manager Redwheel said in a statement on Sunday that it supported Royal-Mail owner IDS' ...

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Apr 22

Counterfeit barcode stamps furore carries echoes of Horizon scandal: Royal Mail admits its scanners ‘make mistakes’ but stands by the process it uses to detect ...

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Apr 12

LIVE: Former Royal Mail CEO gives evidence at UK Post Office Horizon IT inquiry: Reuters Live on X (Twitter)

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Apr 08

Working for the Royal Mail sounded like an ideal job. But I discovered it’s falling apart, just like its vans

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Quick Glance: Decay of Royal Mail: An Insider's Account

After intense work abroad, the author quickly found a job as a parcel delivery driver at Royal Mail.

Conditions at the depot were chaotic, with outdated technology and decrepit delivery vans.

Workload was high, turnover was high, and the postmen looked tired and injured.

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Apr 06

Royal Mail proposes cut to second class post in order to save first class deliveries

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Apr 17

A Royal Mail bid will only deliver controversy: Stock reflects the burden that an obligation to deliver letters six days a week has become

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Apr 09

Royal Mail new stamps launched to mark 100th anniversary: Royal Mail's special stamps have helped to celebrate significant events in the UK’s history

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Hull Live Apr 23

First birthday card sent from East Yorkshire arrives nine years later: Alfie's aunt sent the card from East Yorkshire almost nine years ago

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Apr 07

Post Office scandal: Bosses earned millions despite Horizon scandal: Top executives have made £19.4m over 24 years since the flawed IT system was in place

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Apr 05

Royal Mail delivers card to Hull woman 27 years after it was posted: The card was posted in 1997 but was only delivered to a Hull woman last month

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Apr 09

New Royal Mail scam alert as people report getting text messages: This week homeowners have been getting messages saying there’s a package that needs to be ...

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Apr 10

China ‘flooding market with fake Royal Mail stamps’: Suppliers are offering to produce a million forgeries a week with the ‘tacit approval’ of Beijing ...

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Apr 06

Plans to cut Royal Mail deliveries ‘could worsen patient safety risks’: The chief executives of Healthwatch England, National Voices, The Patients Association ...

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Apr 23

Experts issue urgent warning over fake stamps as scammers pose as Royal Mail: Which? has warned people not to be lured in by enticing discount deals on stamps as ...

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Apr 09

Idyllic Scottish island seeking person for postie job with £1,500 welcome bonus: An amazing job opportunity on the Isle of Mull has come up, with the small ...

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Apr 08

Hornchurch and Upminster first-class post delivery 'below target': Concern has been raised in Hornchurch and Upminster after post delivery rates for first-class ...

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Apr 11

UK flooded with fake stamps from China slammed as 'economic warfare': Security experts have raised concerns after reports of thousands of fake Royal Mail stamps ...

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Apr 12

Royal Mail warns customers will get £5 'penalty' after Border Force error: A senior Royal Mail executive has accused the Border Force of failing to prevent the ...

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The Spectator

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How Pret ate itself: How bad would it be if Royal Mail’s parent company, International Distributions Services (IDS), were to be taken over by the Czech ...

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Apr 24

Isle of Wight post office saved to continue service with Royal Mail: An Isle of Wight post office will remain open after agreement was reached with Royal Mail to ...

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Apr 24

Royal Mail workers have endured ‘roller coaster’ few years, says union: The postal group needs a ‘change of direction’, said Communication Workers Union leader ...

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Bloomberg

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Apr 22

Royal Mail Demands Quick Ofcom Reforms to Fend Off Foreign Takeover: Royal Mail asked UK regulators to swiftly cut back its legal obligation to deliver letters ...

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Devon Live Apr 22

Devon postman delivers final letter after 43 years : From glass blower to MBE-awarded postman, Richard Lethbridge has had a remarkable 43-year career

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Apr 15

Royal Mail admits machine errors after Brits handed £5 surcharge: The Royal Mail has admitted that its machines can mistake genuine stamps for counterfeits ...

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Apr 13

UK flooded with forged stamps despite using barcodes — to prevent just that: Royal Mail, the British postal and courier service began switching all snail mail ...

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LETTER: Change is needed to save our postal service: AT Royal Mail, we consider it a privilege to serve every household and business in the UK.

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Isle of Wight man's Snapchat drugs seized at sorting office: An Isle of Wight man has been fined after a package of drugs he bought on Snapchat was seized at a ...

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Ipswich Star Apr 10

Suffolk Chamber of Commerce on Royal Mail reform proposals: Suffolk Chamber of Commerce has highlighted the need for a "reliable Royal Mail" as the ...

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Coventry Live

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Apr 09

Royal Mail van stolen and raided as police issue CCTV images : Parcels were taken from the van in Kenilworth

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Ham & High Apr 09

Dark web dealers who sent cocaine via Royal Mail are jailed: Dark web drug dealers who sent cocaine, ketamine, cannabis and sleeping pills in the post have been ...

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The Gazette

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Apr 08

Colchester councillors worried post chaos affects election: Colchester councillors are worried about Royal Mail delivery issues affecting upcoming elections.

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Apr 07

Colchester residents speak up about letter delivery misery: Colchester residents are fed up with irregular and untimely postal deliveries ...

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Apr 05

Robot arms and the humble postie: how Royal Mail plans to deliver : Five centuries-old operation is combining automation and the human touch to compete in the ...

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Apr 04

Basic service only for expensive A-Post: British Royal Mail is looking for a way out of the crisis

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Apr 05

Poste Italiane, unlike Royal Mail, brings both the mail and the cash: Italy’s postal service kept its post office network and financial services and has used ...

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Apr 01

Royal Mail to increase cost of stamps this month - see how much more you'll pay: The price rise is the second stamp surge over the space of six months - and ...

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Apr 03

Newport postman who takes pictures of cats along mail rounds: Nick Cueto has taken to taking pictures of cats along his Royal Mail rounds along the streets of ...

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Apr 05

World's oldest man has revealed his secret to a long and happy life : The care home shared the exciting news in a Facebook post and told how Guinness delivered a ...

Quick Glance: World's Oldest Man Crowned at 111 Years Old

John Tinniswood from Merseyside has been officially crowned the world's oldest living man.

After the death of the previous record holder, Juan Vicente Perez from Venezuela was confirmed as the world's oldest living man in February 2022 but passed away at the age of 114 on April 2.

John, now officially the oldest man in the world at the age of 111 years and 222 days, received a framed certificate from Guinness.

His care home, The Hollies Rest Home in Southport, confirmed the news in a social media post while Guinness World Records visited John personally to officially present him with the title.

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Apr 05

'It's scandalous': People forced to pay fees over counterfeit stamps as Royal Mail issues warning

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Mar 28

Royal Mail's huge change making parcel delivery easier: The new service comes as part of a new partnership between Royal Mail and global parcel locker operator ...

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Mar 29

Is there post on Good Friday? Royal Mail Easter weekend changes: This is the full schedule of Royal Mail delivery dates over the Easter bank holiday weekend 2024 ...

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Mar 31

Royal Mail row after OAP left without gifts over postage price saga: Mark Hesse says Royal Mail has been 'unhelpful' - and still doesn't know ...

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Mar 20

Martin Lewis urges people to stock up on 75p item before April: The change is coming into force on April 2

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Apr 03

Inside the £2.7m former home of Royal Mail fraudster that's now up for sale: The mansion, one home to a scammer who defrauded Royal Mail of £70 million ...

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Mar 01

Cost of first-class stamp to rise again to £1.35, says Royal Mail: Fourth increase in two years will also apply to second class when new prices come into effect ...

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Metro (British newspaper)

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Mar 28

An election looms, but can we trust the process?: Metro columnist and Green MP Caroline Lucas says that while a general election is needed ...

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Leicestershire Live Mar 22

Martin Lewis urges people to 'bulk buy' £1.25 item ahead of April: The ITV star spoke out on Money Saving Expert

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Mar 19

Royal Mail to increase stamp prices by 10p next month - how to avoid it: The Royal Mail has confirmed that the price of first-class stamps will increase to £1 ...

chroniclelive.co.uk/news/uk-news/royal-mail-increase-stamp-prices-28844985

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Mar 23

Nespresso announces Bristol store will close by end of month: Some customers will be concerned about where they can recycle used capsules once the store closes ...

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Mar 02

Struggling Royal Mail puts first-class stamp up to £1.35: Latest 10p rise to help stem losses of nearly £750 million over the past 18 months

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Mar 29

Royal Mail breaks silence over fines for people making stamp mistake: The move comes after the company replaced old stamps with ones that have barcodes

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Mar 18

Martin Lewis urges households to 'bulk-buy' £1.25 item within weeks: The Money Saving Expert has warned that an everyday item is due to rise in price

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Feb 22

‘Harmless’ Bermondsey dog gets Royal Mail ‘ASBO’ leaving owner ‘without post for weeks’

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Feb 16

Royal Mail ruined my Valentine's Day after not sending gifts: James Horn, 23, has said the special day with his partner William, 36, was ruined after the ...

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Mar 02

'Harry and William came to my house five times - and neighbours didn't notice': Nicky Philipps says Prince Harry and Prince William "joshed around like any ...

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Apr 01

7 things going up in price from April 1: Households will be paying more for some bills and services from this month – don’t miss our guide to those that might ...

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Mar 12

Royal Mail jobs in Cornwall you can apply for right now: As a postie, you'll help deliver to your local community, come rain or shine

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manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/uk-news/thomas-kingston-husband-lady-gabriella-28736491

Mar 01

Husband of Lady Gabriella died from 'traumatic head wound', inquest hears : We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this ...

Quick Glance: Thomas Kingston: Cause of Death Confirmed

Thomas Kingston, husband of Lady Gabriella Kingston, died from a 'catastrophic head injury' with a gun found nearby, as revealed in an inquest.

The circumstances of Mr. Kingston's death were outlined by Katy Skerrett, senior coroner for Gloucestershire, during a brief hearing at the Gloucestershire Coroner's Court.

Police confirmed the death as non-suspicious after Mr. Kingston was found with a head injury at his parents' Cotswolds home. A farewell statement was released by Lady Gabriella and his family.

Lady Gabriella Kingston, a writer and singer, received support from the royal family and media following her husband's death. No further details on funeral plans have been disclosed.

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Apr 05

New use for former Abergavenny Post Office revealed: A former Post Office is to be reopened to the public for a different postal service.

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Apr 01

7 things going up in price from April 1: Households will be paying more for a number of bills and services this month – don’t miss our guide to those that might ...

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Mar 01

Rare 20p coin sells for £60 on eBay - and there could be thousands out there: The Royal Mint estimates up to 250,000 of the coins could have been put into ...

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Feb 20

Royal Mail hackers LockBit hit by global law enforcement task force: FBI, UK’s NCA and Europol part of coalition to disrupt cyber crime gang involved in ...

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Feb 14

Readers' Letters: There's nothing wrong with a cafe named Redcoat at castle: I do hope that SNP supporters who have decided to object to the Redcoat Cafe at ...

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Mar 10

DWP issues free TV licence update ahead of price jump: From April 1, the TV licence will cost £169.50 - jumping up from the current price of £159

bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol-news/dwp-gives-free-tv-licence-9154054

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Feb 20

Anger as Royal Mail 'slow post' plan could delay NHS letters: The privatised postal giant, which racked up a £319million half-year loss in November ...

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manchestereveningnews.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/eight-things-going-up-price-28894579

Mar 28

Eight things going up in price in April - including stamps, passports and water : Households sare set to see their bills skyrocket in just a few days

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Mar 31

DPD and Royal Mail made the same mistake in Hereford: A while ago I noticed that a ‘proof of delivery’ photo placed online for a delivery by DPD showed that the ...

herefordtimes.com/news/business/24206403.dpd-royal-mail-made-mistake-hereford/

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The News

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Mar 30

Stoke post box Hayling Island: Victory for Maria Gay after her campaign forces Royal Mail U-turn

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Feb 25

Dartford postboxes painted like Mr Blobby and Creme Eggs: Police are on the hunt for a mystery artist who has spray-painted postboxes with striking patterns.

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Mar 28

Isle of Wight post office to close amid Royal Mail decision: An Isle of Wight post office will close its doors amid Royal Mail’s decision to stop collecting ...

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Stoke on Trent Live Mar 09

Farewell to 'fantastic' postie Dave after 42 years service: Dave Weston has been overwhelmed by the response to his retirement

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Mar 28

Martin Lewis fans rush to 'stock up' on £1.25 household staple before April: Mr Lewis has urged households to stock up on stamps from the Royal Mail before the ...

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My London

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Martin Lewis urges people to stock up on common 75p item before April: A big change is coming in April

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Royal Mail deliver late Christmas cards in February: Royal Mail hails its 'best performance in four years' but others deliver a far less festive verdict.

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Martin Lewis warns Brits to stock up on household necessity ahead of price hike: The price of stamps will go up by an inflation-busting 13% in April ...

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