Royal Mail warns of delays in 60 postcodes before Christmas
Royal Mail warns of significant delivery delays in 60 UK postcodes due to staff sickness and festive mail volumes. Check if your area is affected and see advice for last-minute parcels.
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Royal Mail warns of Christmas delays in 117 postcodes
Royal Mail has issued a service update warning of significant parcel and letter delays in 117 UK postcodes this Christmas. Find out if your area is affected and what the company is doing to fix it.
Royal Mail warns 119 UK postcodes of Christmas delays
Royal Mail issues apology as staffing issues threaten festive deliveries in 119 areas. See the full list of affected postcodes and what the postal service says.
Royal Mail Disruption Hits 151 UK Postcodes
Royal Mail warns of severe pre-Christmas delivery delays affecting 151 postcodes across the UK. Check the full list to see if your area is impacted.
Driving test 7-week wait target delayed to 2027
A National Audit Office report reveals the target to cut driving test waits to seven weeks is delayed until 2027. Learn about the backlog and what's being done.
Royal Mail Christmas 2025 Delivery Dates Explained
Plan your festive post! Royal Mail confirms delivery and collection dates for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day 2025. Find out when services stop and restart.
Royal Mail Christmas Stamp Loophole Avoids Price Rises
Discover how non-barcoded Christmas stamps remain valid for postage, allowing savvy shoppers to use older, cheaper stamps and avoid recent price increases. Learn more about the 2025 collection.
Birmingham's taped-up postboxes part of Royal Mail upgrade
Royal Mail is upgrading 3,500 postboxes with solar power and parcel tech. Birmingham residents find iconic red boxes taped and 'out of use' during the national rollout.
Royal Mail delays Saturday post change to next year
Royal Mail postpones major delivery rule change, pushing back the end of Saturday second-class letters to early next year. Read about the delay and the controversial staff Christmas stamps.
Major DVSA driving test change to tackle 600k backlog
The government is banning third parties from booking driving tests to stop bots and touts exploiting learners. New rules aim to slash the huge waiting list.
Christmas Delivery Deadlines: First Cut-Off Hits This Week
UK shoppers are urged to check festive postal deadlines now, with the first cut-off for overseas parcels on 5th December. Avoid missing Christmas with our essential guide.
DWP: 114,000 claimants stuck in assessment backlog
Over 114,000 people on Universal Credit, ESA and Incapacity Benefit are awaiting vital Work Capability Assessments, the DWP has confirmed. Read the latest figures and what's being done.
Final Santa Mail deadline is December 10, warns Royal Mail
Royal Mail urges UK parents not to miss the December 10 deadline for children's letters to Santa to get a free, personalised reply. Ensure your child's Christmas magic.
Cost Crisis Stops Young Drivers Getting Licences
Soaring costs and test backlogs force thousands to give up on driving. New research reveals nearly a quarter of young adults have no plans to learn. Read the full story.
Justice Secretary Announces Major Jury Trial Reforms
Justice Secretary David Lammy unveils sweeping reforms to reduce jury trials and introduce 'swift courts' to tackle record Crown Court delays, forecast to hit 100,000 cases. Read the full details.
Post Office Christmas Parcel Deadline: Send Before Dec 8
The Post Office warns UK households to post gifts before the predicted busiest day, December 8, to ensure Christmas delivery. Key dates and advice for a stress-free festive post.
Royal Mail Christmas 2025: Final Posting Dates
Royal Mail has announced the final posting deadlines for Christmas 2025. Find out the last dates for UK and international services to ensure your gifts arrive on time.
Post Office's six-day warning for Christmas mail
The Post Office has issued a crucial six-day warning for sending Christmas gifts. Find out the last recommended posting date and tips to avoid festive delivery stress.
Post Office warns of 'busiest ever' Christmas for parcels
The Post Office warns this Christmas could be its busiest yet as 33% plan to send gifts. Avoid the rush by posting early, with December 8 expected to be the peak day.
Post Office: Send Christmas Mail Early to Avoid Delays
The Post Office warns UK households to post Christmas gifts by next Monday, December 8, to avoid Royal Mail delays. Act now to ensure festive deliveries.
Royal Mail delivery delays hit 25 UK postcode areas
Royal Mail issues urgent warning of significant postal delays affecting 25 locations including Derby and Nottingham. The service apologises and pledges targeted support.
Side Hustles Add £5,400 to UK Incomes Annually
A new Royal Mail poll reveals UK side hustles generate an average of £5,400 yearly. Discover how selling online is boosting household budgets and find support for your venture.
Nationwide's New Campaign for 18-34 Year Olds
Nationwide Building Society partners with Mail Metro Media on an omnichannel campaign, sponsoring a new podcast and TikTok content to engage younger audiences on spending habits.
Dudley mental health assessments take 252 days
Patients in Dudley face waits up to 252 days for vital mental health assessments as referrals surge. Council invests £215k to tackle backlog. Read the latest developments.
Festive Light Trails in Birmingham & West Midlands
Discover enchanting Christmas light trails across Birmingham and the West Midlands you can still book for 2025. From Warwick Castle to botanical gardens, find your perfect festive family outing.
Royal Mail's Christmas 2025 last posting dates
Royal Mail warns UK households to post early for Christmas 2025. Key deadlines for 1st Class, 2nd Class, and Special Delivery revealed. Don't miss the last posting dates!
Labour faces backlash over driving test backlog
The Transport Committee challenges Labour's handling of the DVSA driving test backlog. Discover how resale bots and examiner shortages impact learner drivers nationwide.
Yodel ranked UK's worst delivery firm for Christmas
Citizens Advice reveals Yodel as Britain's lowest-rated parcel carrier. Over 15 million faced delivery issues. Discover which firm topped the rankings ahead of Christmas.
Mental Elf Festive 5k returns to Darlington
Darlington Mind's Mental Elf Festive 5k is back on November 30! Walk, jog, or run a scenic 5km in South Park to support local mental health services. Sign up now!
Aldi's 70p Festive Bake is back, rivalling Greggs
Aldi's popular Festive Bake is back on shelves for just 70p each, offering a budget-friendly alternative to Greggs' version. Discover the tasty details and other returning festive favourites.
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