Royal mail
Ofcom report on future of USO: industry reacts
Industry bosses have until 3 April to respond to Ofcom’s proposals for reform of the Royal Mail’s Universal Service Obligation – while publishers’ association the PPA has already warned about the...
CWU slams Ofcom universal postal service report leak
The Communication Warkers’ Union (CWU) has sharply criticised Ofcom after the media regulator’s recommendation to axe Saturday post was leaked to the press.
Royal Mail 'wins back customers', parent recruits new CFO
Royal Mail has reported a “marked improvement in performance” in Q4 2023, but the CEO of parent International Distributions Services has again described the Universal Service as “unsustainable”.
SMP welcomes new Royal Mail government sector incentive
The Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) has welcomed the launch of the new Government Sector Economy Incentive from Royal Mail.
Investigation finds Royal Mail prioritising packages over letters
Royal Mail regularly prioritises the delivery of packages over letters, a Sunday Times investigation has found.
Royal Mail: last posting dates and TikTok deal
Royal Mail has issued last posting dates for Christmas that should allow time for much more last minute business than last year.
Royal Mail seeks injunction to stop postal strike
Royal Mail is seeking an injunction to stop a strike by the Communication Workers Union (CWU) over job security and employment conditions, citing “potential irregularities” in the ballot of its...
CWU hits back at Royal Mail request to delay strikes
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has responded strongly to Royal Mail’s offer to enter into discussions without preconditions if the union provides a binding commitment to remove the threat of...
Royal Mail workers vote for strike action
Royal Mail is facing its first strike in a decade after the majority of Communication Workers Union (CWU) members voted in favour of action.
CWU to ballot over 100,000 Royal Mail workers on strike action
More than 100,000 Royal Mail staff are to be balloted for possible strike action over grievances about job security and the terms and conditions of their employment.
SMP marks a decade since inception
The Strategic Mailing Partnership (SMP) is marking its 10th year of operation as the go-between for mailing houses and Royal Mail.
Royal Mail UKPIL revenue hit by letters decline
A sharp drop in volumes of addressed letters has seen revenue at Royal Mail’s UK parcels, international and letters (UKPIL) business decline in a nine-month trading update.