Royal Mail
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How and why have UK stamps changed?
The Explainer As first-class stamp prices rise again, Royal Mail says 'urgent reform' is needed
By Marc Shoffman, The Week UK Last updated
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How the Post Office got its prosecution powers
The Explainer Scandal shines light on institution's historic ability to prosecute its own cases
By Julia O'Driscoll, The Week UK Published
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The Christmas round robin: return of the much-mocked missive?
Talking Point Young people looking to 'precious tradition' that 'predates social media and exceeds it'
By The Week UK Published
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'Farage in the jungle is like putting Marmite in a trifle'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By The Week UK Published
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Twitter to X and five other controversial rebrands from history
Under the Radar Elon Musk’s decision joins a long list of derided company changes
By Rebekah Evans Published
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Why is Royal Mail failing to deliver?
Today's Big Question The 507-year-old British institution is facing carve-up and even insolvency with decline of letter writing
By The Week Staff Published
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Street without post for six months after dog bite
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden Published
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New device ‘could silence boring people’
feature And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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‘Asking posties to act as community watchmen is an inspired idea’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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Coronavirus: how Royal Mail is changing its service
In Depth Postal service announces new opening hours and parcel collection system
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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When are the last post dates for Christmas 2019?
Speed Read Don't miss the deadlines for sending your cards and parcels
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Royal Mail wins high court battle to stop postal strike
In Depth The vote to strike won by 97%, with a 76% turnout, but the judge ruled there were ‘irregularities’ in the process
By William Gritten Last updated
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Royal Mail seeks injunction to block December strike
In Depth Company bosses say union put ‘pressure’ on members to back planned action during general election
By Joe Evans Last updated
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Royal Mail set for Christmas strike chaos
Speed Read More woe for beleaguered postal service, which is battling slumping letter volumes and boardroom upheaval
By The Week Staff Last updated
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