Royal Mail fined £5.6m for Stockton delivery failures
Ofcom imposes hefty penalty on Royal Mail for missing delivery targets in Stockton-on-Tees, following investigation into service quality failures.
Category : Search result: postal service
18-Hour Ambulance Wait for Nottingham Man with Broken Back
Exclusive: A Nottingham man endured an 18-hour wait for an ambulance with a broken back, as East Midlands Ambulance Service declares a critical incident due to overwhelming demand and hospital handover delays.
Geelong Ute Destroyed in Dramatic Service Station Blaze
A ute was completely destroyed by a ferocious fire that erupted at a Smiths service station in Torquay, Victoria. Emergency crews battled the intense blaze, preventing a potential catastrophe. No injuries were reported.
Hotel Concierges: Masters of the Impossible Request
Discover the extraordinary lengths top UK hotel concierges go to for guests, from sourcing rare vintage champagne to arranging private castle tours. The era of simple taxi bookings is over.
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'.
Australia Post Suspends All US Mail Services
Australia Post suspends all mail and parcel services to the United States, citing 'elevated security screening' by US authorities. The move leaves customers and businesses in limbo with no timeline for resolution.
Netflix UK Issues Major Update After Devastating Outage
Netflix has broken its silence after a catastrophic technical failure plunged the UK into streaming chaos, leaving subscribers unable to access their favourite shows and films for hours.
Postie's 'Disrespectful' Car Roof Parcel Delivery Sparks Fury
A UK postman faces criticism after a homeowner's CCTV captured him lazily tossing a package onto a car roof instead of delivering it to the door. The resident brands the act 'pure disrespect'.
Royal Mail's hidden secret on post boxes stuns nation
A fascinating royal secret hidden in plain sight on Britain's iconic red post boxes has been revealed, leaving many stunned by the historical detail they've never noticed.
Belfast Mayor cancels historic 124-year-old church service
Belfast's first Sinn Féin Lord Mayor cancels the historic 'Mayor's Sunday' church service, breaking a 124-year tradition and igniting a fierce political and community debate.
Postal Worker's Crime Spree: Royal Mail Employee Terrorises Community
Mauro Paul Coluzzi, a Royal Mail postal worker, has been sentenced for a shocking campaign of theft, vandalism, and antisocial behaviour against his own community in a quiet UK town.
Civil Service Graduate Scheme Failing, Warns Report
A damning Institute for Government report reveals the Civil Service's flagship graduate scheme is failing to attract top talent, risking the future of UK policymaking. Discover the critical reforms needed.
Reform UK councillor in ice cream vote scandal
A Reform UK councillor in Hartlepool is under investigation by police after allegedly offering free ice creams to residents in exchange for their postal vote applications, in a shocking case of electoral malpractice.
Royal Mail Profits Double Under Kretinsky's Takeover
Under Daniel Kretinsky's ownership, Royal Mail reports a dramatic profit surge to £348m, marking a stunning turnaround for the former state monopoly and silencing critics of the controversial acquisition.
Defence Secretary Calls For Mandatory National Service Return
Defence Secretary Barry Davies ignites a national debate by advocating for the return of compulsory National Service, arguing it would instil discipline, bridge social divides, and bolster UK security in an increasingly volatile world.
Microsoft Outlook Email Service Crashes Across Europe
A major Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft 365 email service failure has caused widespread disruption for businesses and users across Europe, with login issues and send/receive errors reported for hours.
Royal Mail trials solar-powered parcel lockers across UK
Royal Mail launches a pioneering trial of solar-powered parcel lockers across the UK, aiming to slash emissions and offer 24/7 parcel collection in a major sustainability push for the postal service.
Royal Mail's Parent Firm Secures Major US Postal Contract
Exclusive: Royal Mail's parent company, IDS, secures a pivotal 7-year contract with the US Postal Service to handle stateside parcel deliveries, aiming to reverse fortunes after a bruising year of losses and industrial disputes.
Ofcom: Royal Mail 'Unsustainable', Demands Three-Day Letter Delivery
Ofcom has issued a stark warning to Royal Mail, demanding urgent operational reforms and a shift to a three-day letter delivery service to address its 'unsustainable' financial situation and catastrophic service failures.
Royal Mail's Revolutionary Parcel Postbox Unveiled in UK
Royal Mail launches a groundbreaking new parcel postbox in Northampton, allowing customers to send pre-paid parcels 24/7, marking the first major redesign since 1852.
Royal Mail Chaos: Major Delays Hit UK Parcel Deliveries
Royal Mail customers in Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Nottingham, and Edinburgh face significant parcel delays and disruptions due to operational issues at key mail centres. The service provider apologises and works on a resolution.
US Postal Service Halts All Deliveries: UK Impact
An in-depth look at the unprecedented suspension of US Postal Service deliveries, the reasons behind the crisis, and what it means for international mail, UK businesses, and online shoppers.
Australia Post Suspends US Deliveries Over Security Scare
EXCLUSIVE: Australia Post has been forced to temporarily suspend its parcel deliveries to the United States following a major security incident, causing significant disruption for customers and businesses.
US Triggers Global Mail Crisis, Halts All Inbound Packages
Exclusive: The United States Postal Service has triggered an international mail crisis by ordering a halt on packages from Britain and other nations. This drastic move comes in response to former President Donald Trump's threat to withdraw from a key glob
Royal Mail fails to deliver one in four first-class letters on time
Shocking new data from Ofcom exposes a severe decline in Royal Mail's performance, with nearly 25% of first-class post failing to arrive on time. The regulator issues a stern warning as service standards plummet across the UK.
Royal Mail Misses Targets as Kretinsky Takeover Nears
Royal Mail faces a delivery crisis, missing crucial performance targets for the second year. As Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group finalises its acquisition, concerns mount over the future of the UK's postal service and potential regulatory act
USPS Worker Pepper Sprays Dog in Shocking Camera Footage
A US Postal Service employee has been caught on camera indiscriminately pepper-spraying a family dog on a private porch in California. The distressing footage has ignited outrage and a formal investigation.
Fire Union: UK Service Could Fail in 'Hours' in Major Blaze
The Fire Brigades Union has issued an urgent warning that UK fire services are so severely underfunded that a major incident could overwhelm them in 'a matter of hours,' risking public safety.
New UK Pub Rule: Automatic Service Charges Now Permitted
A major change in UK pub rules allows establishments to automatically add service charges to customer bills. Discover your rights and what this means for tipping culture.
Page 1 of 4