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Royal Mail delays Saturday second-class post cut

Royal Mail owner IDS postpones controversial delivery reforms, including scrapping Saturday second-class letters, until early 2026. This follows a £21 million Ofcom fine for missed targets. Discover the full story.

Woman finds human body parts in mailed package

A Hopkinsville resident's routine mail collection turns into a nightmare scenario as she uncovers human remains in a delivered package, triggering major police investigation.

Australia Post Faces Criminal Charges Over Mail Delivery

Australia's postal service confronts serious criminal allegations for reportedly failing to meet delivery standards, raising concerns about international mail services affecting British households and businesses.

Royal Mail fined £5.6m for missing delivery targets

Royal Mail faces massive £5.6 million penalty after regulator Ofcom finds the postal service missed first and second class delivery targets for 2022-23, affecting millions of customers across the UK.

Farage accuses Davey over Post Office scandal

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage alleges Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey deliberately ignored warnings about Post Office Horizon scandal while serving as postal affairs minister.

Royal Mail's London properties face uncertain future

Exclusive investigation reveals Royal Mail's iconic London properties including Liverpool Street station and Park Lane sites face potential closure or relocation as long-term leases approach expiration, raising questions about the postal service's future

Australia Post cash ban sparks national outrage

Australia Post faces furious backlash after quietly implementing cashless policies across branches, leaving vulnerable customers stranded and prompting government intervention.

Government Considers Royal Mail Takeover Bid

The UK government considers taking control of Royal Mail's parent company amid foreign takeover threats and service concerns. Explore the implications for postal services and national infrastructure.

Royal Mail creates 16,000 Christmas seasonal jobs

Royal Mail is creating 16,000 temporary positions across the UK to handle the Christmas peak, offering competitive pay and flexible hours in their largest seasonal recruitment drive.

Royal Mail Fury: Dead Ladybirds and Ruined Wedding Suits

Outraged customers are demanding answers from Royal Mail after a catastrophic delivery failure left packages containing dead insects, mouldy food, and ruined wedding attire. The service has been branded an 'absolute disgrace'.

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