Can you still use stamps with Queen Elizabeth II's head on? Royal Mail explainsRoyal Mail stamps featuring Queen Elizabeth II without barcodes are no longer valid for postage.Stamps with barcodes can still be used for mailing.Unused non-barcoded stamps can be exchanged through the Royal Mail's Swap Out scheme.
Royal Mail to release 10 new stamps celebrating UK wildlife - see the full setRoyal Mail launches wildlife stamps to celebrate UK garden species and encourage conservation efforts.
Royal Mail launches mythical creatures stamp collectionRoyal Mail introduces stamps featuring mythical creatures from UK folklore, showcasing cultural heritage through artistic illustrations.
These new stamps celebrate the history of the Tower of LondonThe Tower of London is celebrated with new stamps reflecting its rich historical significance and cultural heritage.
New stamps mark history of the Tower of LondonRoyal Mail and Historic Royal Palaces collaborate to release stamps showcasing Tower of London's history and legends.
Royal Mail launches new stamp collection celebrating spiders in the UKRoyal Mail launches a stamp collection celebrating UK spiders, aiming to highlight their ecological significance and promote a positive perception of these creatures.
Can you still use stamps with Queen Elizabeth II's head on? Royal Mail explainsRoyal Mail stamps featuring Queen Elizabeth II without barcodes are no longer valid for postage.Stamps with barcodes can still be used for mailing.Unused non-barcoded stamps can be exchanged through the Royal Mail's Swap Out scheme.
Royal Mail to release 10 new stamps celebrating UK wildlife - see the full setRoyal Mail launches wildlife stamps to celebrate UK garden species and encourage conservation efforts.
Royal Mail launches mythical creatures stamp collectionRoyal Mail introduces stamps featuring mythical creatures from UK folklore, showcasing cultural heritage through artistic illustrations.
These new stamps celebrate the history of the Tower of LondonThe Tower of London is celebrated with new stamps reflecting its rich historical significance and cultural heritage.
New stamps mark history of the Tower of LondonRoyal Mail and Historic Royal Palaces collaborate to release stamps showcasing Tower of London's history and legends.
Royal Mail launches new stamp collection celebrating spiders in the UKRoyal Mail launches a stamp collection celebrating UK spiders, aiming to highlight their ecological significance and promote a positive perception of these creatures.
Royal Mail to increase price of stamps again in blow to consumers'Royal Mail is raising stamp prices again, impacting consumers already facing service delays.
Royal Mail fined record 10.5m for late deliveriesRoyal Mail has been fined £10.5 million for late deliveries, illustrating significant performance failures that have impacted customer trust.
Months of postal chaos for south Londoners with mail piled up to ceiling'Residents in SW17 are frustrated by ongoing postal service disruptions since November, citing poor communication from the Post Office.
How long should your post take to arrive in London? Ofcom considers cutting second-class serviceOfcom is proposing changes to the postal service to adapt to declining mail volumes while ensuring sustainability and consumer needs are met.
Royal Mail confirms delivery issues for Banstead customers todayRoyal Mail delays reported in Banstead due to local issues affecting delivery services. Support is being provided to restore operations.
Royal Mail faces postal disruptions in TootingRoyal Mail is experiencing temporary delivery disruptions in Tooting due to local resource challenges.
Royal Mail to increase price of stamps again in blow to consumers'Royal Mail is raising stamp prices again, impacting consumers already facing service delays.
Royal Mail fined record 10.5m for late deliveriesRoyal Mail has been fined £10.5 million for late deliveries, illustrating significant performance failures that have impacted customer trust.
Months of postal chaos for south Londoners with mail piled up to ceiling'Residents in SW17 are frustrated by ongoing postal service disruptions since November, citing poor communication from the Post Office.
How long should your post take to arrive in London? Ofcom considers cutting second-class serviceOfcom is proposing changes to the postal service to adapt to declining mail volumes while ensuring sustainability and consumer needs are met.
Royal Mail confirms delivery issues for Banstead customers todayRoyal Mail delays reported in Banstead due to local issues affecting delivery services. Support is being provided to restore operations.
Royal Mail faces postal disruptions in TootingRoyal Mail is experiencing temporary delivery disruptions in Tooting due to local resource challenges.
The U.K.'s Royal Mail plans to save Christmas deliveries with 2.5 million IoT PixelsRoyal Mail is leveraging IoT technology to improve parcel tracking and delivery efficiency during the high-demand holiday season.
Royal Mail makes 'really important' change to postbox parcel delivery serviceRoyal Mail app now provides proof of postage for parcels dropped at postboxes, enhancing convenience for customers.
The U.K.'s Royal Mail plans to save Christmas deliveries with 2.5 million IoT PixelsRoyal Mail is leveraging IoT technology to improve parcel tracking and delivery efficiency during the high-demand holiday season.
Royal Mail makes 'really important' change to postbox parcel delivery serviceRoyal Mail app now provides proof of postage for parcels dropped at postboxes, enhancing convenience for customers.
Calculating' postman abused position to sexually assault womenA postman, Michael Stewart, was jailed for over six years for sexually assaulting multiple women, exploiting his position of trust.
Royal Mail confirms postal disruptions for second day for homes across TootingTooting faces postal delivery disruptions due to high sick leave and resourcing challenges.
Royal Mail considering bin collection' style website to cut servicesRoyal Mail proposes a new service to track mail delivery days to improve reliability amidst service cutbacks.
Royal Mail set to ditch some Saturday deliveries in new shake upRoyal Mail is changing delivery services to save costs and improve efficiency, including the proposal to end Saturday deliveries for second-class mail.
How long should your post take to arrive in London?Ofcom is reviewing the universal postal service, focusing on second-class delivery improvements while insisting that Royal Mail invests in efficiency.
Second class letter deliveries on Saturdays could be cut by Royal MailRoyal Mail may reform second-class letter deliveries, potentially cutting Saturday service to improve financial sustainability.
Royal Mail set to scrap second class Saturday deliveries under new plansOfcom plans to scrap Saturday second class deliveries to save costs and align delivery standards with other markets.
Royal Mail to scrap Saturday second class deliveries - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comRoyal Mail can end Saturday second-class deliveries, aimed at ensuring financial sustainability while maintaining first-class service on weekdays.
Royal Mail considering bin collection' style website to cut servicesRoyal Mail proposes a new service to track mail delivery days to improve reliability amidst service cutbacks.
Royal Mail set to ditch some Saturday deliveries in new shake upRoyal Mail is changing delivery services to save costs and improve efficiency, including the proposal to end Saturday deliveries for second-class mail.
How long should your post take to arrive in London?Ofcom is reviewing the universal postal service, focusing on second-class delivery improvements while insisting that Royal Mail invests in efficiency.
Second class letter deliveries on Saturdays could be cut by Royal MailRoyal Mail may reform second-class letter deliveries, potentially cutting Saturday service to improve financial sustainability.
Royal Mail set to scrap second class Saturday deliveries under new plansOfcom plans to scrap Saturday second class deliveries to save costs and align delivery standards with other markets.
Royal Mail to scrap Saturday second class deliveries - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comRoyal Mail can end Saturday second-class deliveries, aimed at ensuring financial sustainability while maintaining first-class service on weekdays.
It's tough at the top but which business leader has the most at stake in 2025?Daniel Kretinsky's Royal Mail takeover requires proving his commitment to investment and growth amid skepticism from stakeholders.ITV faces ongoing challenges under Carolyn McCall as critical acclaim does not guarantee a stable share price or future success.
UK's longest serving postman calls time on careerRocky Hudson's 60-year postal career highlights the joy of delivering Christmas gifts and the sacrifices made for family amidst his dedicated service.
Parcels of land: is the Czech Sphinx gazing at Royal Mail's property assets?Daniel Kretinsky's proposed takeover of Royal Mail marks a significant shift in control of Britain's postal service, returning to individual ownership after a decade.
Royal Mail enters foreign ownership for the first time in five centuries as Czech billionaire strikes 3.6bn dealRoyal Mail will be sold to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, marking a significant change in its 500-year history.
Parcels of land: is the Czech Sphinx gazing at Royal Mail's property assets?Daniel Kretinsky's proposed takeover of Royal Mail marks a significant shift in control of Britain's postal service, returning to individual ownership after a decade.
Royal Mail enters foreign ownership for the first time in five centuries as Czech billionaire strikes 3.6bn dealRoyal Mail will be sold to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, marking a significant change in its 500-year history.
Labour's gamble with Royal Mail may go horribly wrong | Nils PratleyLabour's shift from renationalising Royal Mail to supporting its private acquisition highlights a critical gamble on national infrastructure.
Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire given green light by GovernmentRoyal Mail's foreign takeover raises questions about service needs and labor protections amidst changes.
Royal Mail takeover deal by Czech billionaire approved - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comRoyal Mail will be under foreign ownership for the first time after Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's buyout is approved.
Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire given green light by GovernmentRoyal Mail's foreign takeover raises questions about service needs and labor protections amidst changes.
Royal Mail takeover deal by Czech billionaire approved - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comRoyal Mail will be under foreign ownership for the first time after Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's buyout is approved.
Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky approvedRoyal Mail's sale to Daniel Kretinsky marks its first overseas ownership in 508 years, with government measures to protect service standards and operations.
Revealed: the business dealings of Royal Mail bidder Daniel KretinskyKretinsky's possible takeover of Royal Mail hinges on UK government approval amid national security concerns and scrutiny over his past Russian dealings.
Royal Mail takeover by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky approvedRoyal Mail's sale to Daniel Kretinsky marks its first overseas ownership in 508 years, with government measures to protect service standards and operations.
Revealed: the business dealings of Royal Mail bidder Daniel KretinskyKretinsky's possible takeover of Royal Mail hinges on UK government approval amid national security concerns and scrutiny over his past Russian dealings.
Royal Mail will not rule out job cuts amid a 120 million Budget price hike - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comRoyal Mail warns of possible job losses and price rises due to significant financial burdens from Labour’s Autumn Budget hitting their operations hard.
Royal Mail warns of 120 million cost increase due to National Insurance riseRoyal Mail is facing financial strain due to increased tax costs which affect its large workforce significantly.
Royal Mail will not rule out job cuts amid a 120 million Budget price hike - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.comRoyal Mail warns of possible job losses and price rises due to significant financial burdens from Labour’s Autumn Budget hitting their operations hard.
Royal Mail warns of 120 million cost increase due to National Insurance riseRoyal Mail is facing financial strain due to increased tax costs which affect its large workforce significantly.
Royal Mail shuts postal collection officeRoyal Mail closed a collection point in Harrow to merge services, claiming it will improve efficiency and service for customers.
Royal Mail recommends final posting dates for mail to arrive by Christmas 2024Royal Mail has announced final posting dates to ensure Christmas cards and gifts reach their destinations on time.
Royal Mail shuts postal collection officeRoyal Mail closed a collection point in Harrow to merge services, claiming it will improve efficiency and service for customers.
Royal Mail recommends final posting dates for mail to arrive by Christmas 2024Royal Mail has announced final posting dates to ensure Christmas cards and gifts reach their destinations on time.
Royal Mail announces major change to how you track your packagesRoyal Mail launches digital tracking to enhance efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
Red letter day for postal deliveriesThe delivery of multiple items from different locations simultaneously raises concerns about Royal Mail's service and future delivery plans.
Five big money changes coming in October from energy bills to the budgetOctober brings significant financial changes, including rising energy bills and stamp prices, affecting household budgets and services.
Royal Mail chief warns Labour: support postal reforms or face the consequencesGovernment support is critical for reforming the postal service's universal service obligation to adapt to changing market needs.
fromwww.thehistoryblog.com7 months agoPostcard delivered 121 years after sendingA postcard from 1903 was delivered in 2024, highlighting the complexities of postal systems and the passage of time.
Royal Mail plan to cut deliveries could worsen patient safety risks'Cutting Royal Mail deliveries could worsen patient safety risks.Proposed changes will impact timely delivery of medical appointments and vital test results.
Warning after people fined because they used Royal Mail stampsRoyal Mail investigating claims of wrongly fined people over stampsAllegedly fake stamps bought from Royal Mail directly causing confusion and concernsRoyal Mail using barcoded system with security features to reduce stamp fraud