Why Royal Mail workers wear shorts in winter
Royal Mail postal workers are often seen in shorts, even during freezing UK winters. Discover the clever reasons behind this year-round uniform choice and the surprising depot bets.
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Amazon may ditch USPS, costing it $6bn in 2025
Amazon is reportedly considering ending its US Postal Service contract to build its own delivery network, a move that could cost USPS $6bn next year. Read the full report on the potential industry shake-up.
Amazon could end $6bn USPS deal, create own network
Amazon is reportedly considering ditching the US Postal Service, a move that would strip the agency of a $6bn contract and could trigger a massive industry shakeup. Read the full analysis.
Elderly woman mailed fentanyl to pay for meds
A Texas woman, 74, distributed enough fentanyl for 150,000 lethal doses via post in a 'side hustle' to afford her own medication. Discover the shocking details of the US drug trafficking case.
Royal Mail warns of dog attack risk to postal workers
Royal Mail issues urgent safety reminder as Christmas post rush begins. Households risk delivery suspension if dogs threaten staff. Learn how to protect your postie.
Man charged after postal workers find child-like sex doll
A 56-year-old man in France faces a €75k fine and prison after postal staff discovered a disturbing parcel from China. The case sparks international crackdown on online sales. Read the full report.
Royal Mail's final Christmas 2025 posting dates announced
Royal Mail warns of final Christmas posting dates for 2025. Don't miss the deadlines for UK and international deliveries to ensure gifts arrive on time.
Denmark ends national letter delivery after 90% decline
Denmark's postal service will cease all letter deliveries from December, removing iconic red mailboxes. Discover how digitalisation is reshaping European postal services and what it means for the future.
USPS ships 2bn holiday parcels, hikes prices
The US Postal Service has processed over 2 billion items this festive season, hiring thousands and opening new facilities. Discover how price increases and a $40bn investment plan aim to secure its future.
USPS Christmas Shipping Deadlines 2024 Revealed
The US Postal Service has announced the final shipping dates for Christmas 2024. Ensure your gifts arrive on time with this essential guide for UK senders.
Royal Mail delivery delays hit 25 UK postcodes
Royal Mail warns of significant delivery delays across at least 25 UK postcodes due to high sick absence and resourcing issues. Check the full list of affected areas.
Royal Mail Delays: Vehicle Breakdown & Staff Shortages
Royal Mail apologises for delivery delays across parts of the UK due to vehicle breakdowns and high staff absence. Check if your postcode is affected.
Ex-Prosecutor Charged in $40k Jewellery Theft
Former Arizona prosecutor Vanessa Dailey faces felony theft charges after allegedly stealing a diamond bracelet from a misdelivered £40k jewellery package. Discover the full story.
Supreme Court Case Challenges USPS Legal Immunity
A landmark US Supreme Court case could strip the US Postal Service of its legal immunity for lost mail, potentially opening the floodgates to lawsuits. Discover the implications.
USPS Proposes Price Hikes After $9 Billion Annual Loss
The US Postal Service reports a $9.5bn loss, proposing significant price increases and warning of an 'urgent need' for legislative changes to ensure its survival.
US Postal Service Needs Revenue Growth, Not Just Cuts
Postmaster General David Steiner declares the US Postal Service must grow revenue, not just cut costs, to survive. Learn about the new 'last-mile' delivery plans and financial challenges facing the 150-year-old institution.
Royal Mail's Delivery Crisis: 73.4% On-Time Rate
Royal Mail's first-class delivery performance plummets to 73.4%, prompting a £21m Ofcom fine and major service reforms. Discover the plan to fix the postal service.
Royal Mail delivery performance weakens before overhaul
Royal Mail reveals less than 75% of first class post delivered on time as it prepares major service changes and hires 20,000 festive staff. Discover the full story.
Parcel theft crisis hits 1 in 4 UK households
New data shows 25% of Britons experienced parcel theft in 2024. Share your delivery nightmare stories as we investigate this growing epidemic.
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.
US Congress probes UK minister over Post Office scandal
American lawmakers launch unprecedented probe into UK's Horizon IT scandal, seeking testimony from Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey about his role as former Postal Affairs Minister.
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.
Human remains delivered to woman's home via post
A Pennsylvania woman made a gruesome discovery when human remains were delivered to her home through the postal service, sparking a major investigation.
London's post boxes have a hidden genius feature
Discover the clever design secret of Britain's iconic red post boxes that's been hiding in plain sight for generations - and why it's absolutely brilliant.
Postman's mysterious package leaves household baffled
A UK resident received an unexpected surprise in their mailbox - a mysterious package that wasn't addressed to them, sparking curiosity and confusion about postal service protocols.
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.
Australia Post Staff Hospitalised After Poison Scare
Multiple Australia Post employees rushed to hospital following suspected chemical poisoning at Melbourne mail centre, sparking emergency response and workplace safety investigation.
Royal Mail fined £5.6m for delivery failures
Ofcom imposes hefty penalty on Royal Mail after investigation reveals systematic failures in first and second class letter deliveries across the UK.
Royal Mail fined £5.6m for missed delivery targets
Royal Mail faces substantial financial penalty after failing to meet first and second class delivery targets for 2023-24, marking the third consecutive year of service failures.
Royal Mail fined £5.6m for missed delivery targets
Ofcom imposes hefty penalty on Royal Mail after investigation reveals systematic failure to meet first and second class delivery targets across UK.
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