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The union accused Royal Mail of 'declaring war on your postie' as Royal Mail retaliated by saying the CWU was 'playing a dangerous game' as the bitter dispute continues

The strikes have been designed to coincide with Black Friday and Cyber Monday meaning shoppers will face disruption

Member of the Communication Workers Union will host a huge day of industrial action near the end of the week

It remains to be seen how many of the 6,000 jobs being axed will affect Renfrewshire.

ROYAL Mail has confirmed plans to do away with 5000 to 6000 jobs by next August.

Nearly half of Brits would like to go away more than they currently do - but can't afford it, or are saving their annual leave for emergencies

Nearly two-thirds of Brits would consider a staycation in the UK rather than going abroad - as long as they could try new foods and new activities

Company says 379 of its 1,200 delivery offices are processing mail, with ‘essential items’ the priority

More than 115,000 workers at Britain's Royal Mail began the first of four days of strike action on Friday in a pay dispute which the postal group said was likely to cause significant disruption for customers.