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First class post no more — even the Victorians did it better

It was, I suppose, too much to hope that a parcel sent first class last Monday for a birthday on Wednesday would actually arrive on time. But no. The Royal Mail delivered…on the Friday. And this was to that far-off exotic destination of Hay-on-Wye. The idea of first-class post —…

Evening Standard

Thousands of post offices could close as energy bills go up £8,000 next year

Bills will rise sharply when the energy price cap support ends in March, forcing many out of business

Wales Online

Royal Mail issue Christmas post warning to customers

The final dates for sending off packages for Christmas have been brought forward

Manchester Evening News

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A bakery, a post office, and a restaurant are top businesses for perfect high street

Three-quarters have seen a decline in their local high street in recent years - but four in five would like to see a resurgence

Wales Online

Royal Mail's warning to people sending post this Christmas

Royal Mail said: "We ask our customers to post early for Christmas to help us deliver Christmas."

Liverpool Echo

Half a million vulnerable households miss out on help with energy bills

Exclusive: Labour says ministers have been told repeatedly that people with prepayment meters are not getting enough support

The Guardian - UK

Royal Mail warns households to post Christmas cards and presents early this year

Members of the Royal Mail Communication Workers Union are set to go on strike for six days in December, and now the postal giant wants Brits to post their items early

Daily Mirror

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Royal Mail says you should post earlier than usual this Christmas

The Independent UK

Five British nationalisations – and what happened next

From Henry VIII to the telegram network, how the state intervened in the private sector – and who got the money

The Guardian - UK

Under threat Lanarkshire Post Office branch set to close this week

The postmaster has resigned from Strathaven Post Office with proposals afoot to move it to a petrol station

Daily Record

British Gas Post Office Pop-Up events in Glasgow next month will offer free advice on energy bills

You do not need to be a British Gas customer and it could help you access grants of up to £1,500.

Daily Record

Busiest day of year for Post Office is coming up - it's one to avoid

With strikes planned people are urged to post parcels earlier than usual

Wales Online

Post Office warns of busiest date to 'avoid' posting Christmas presents this year

Staff have told customers of the most common mistakes made over the festive period that could stop your gifts getting delivered on time

Chronicle Live

Post Office 'technical issue' with e-mails 'impacts' vital winter support payments for families

The issue, apparently, has now been resolved

Manchester Evening News

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The Independent UK

Post Office reveals key day to avoid Christmas upset

Trading activity usually doubles in the two weeks to Christmas, Post Office said

The Guardian - UK

Christmas parcels: what are the last posting dates and best ways to send?

Post early to beat the deadlines – and, with Royal Mail strikes, this is not the year to wing it

Evening Standard

The best affordable holiday destinations in Europe for 2023

Even when your bank balance is squeezed, a holiday can still be on the cards — you just have to choose the right destination, says Alicia Miller

Manchester Evening News

Black Friday returns policies at PrettyLittleThing, Boohoo, ASOS and Missguided

Black Friday falls on November 25 but a number of fashion favourites have already launched warm up sales

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Wales Online

Post Office to face more strikes in long-running pay dispute

The union has to ballot members every six months

Daily Record

Town centre suffers latest blow as Hamilton Post Office to close due to 'unprofitability'

The Cadzow Street Post Office will now shut in January 2023, leaving staff facing the possibility of redundancy

Daily Record

Petition launched as community unites in effort to save Bridge of Allan post office

The petition is part of a wider community initiative to save the post office, which has been faced with closure in the New Year.

Daily Mirror

Royal Mail extends deadline to use old stamps - before they become worthless

The deadline for when you have to use up or swap old stamps has been extended from January 31, 2023 to July 31, 2023 - giving letter senders more time to sort out stamps

Evening Standard

Police hunt teens after Plumstead Post Office worker threatened with gun

They reportedly threatened the shopkeeper with a gun after he refused to serve them alcohol

Daily Record

Post Office reopens after more than two years away from Ayrshire village

The branch closed in August 2020 due to the resignation of the Postmaster.

Wales Online

Train company brings Post Office back to village after more than two years

A new pop-up counter has been opened by Avanti West Coast inside its ticket office in Oxenholme, Cumbria

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