Royal Mail Quality Of Service

Royal Mail’s latest Quality of Service report reveals that Second Class mail has achieved its regulatory Quality of Service target for the first three quarters of the financial year 2018-19.

In five years’ time…Royal Mail’s subscription box report unveils key trends for success in the market

Royal Mail has launched The UK Subscription Box Boom Report including an in-depth look at the subscription box economy. Forecast to be valued at £1 billion by 2022, the report highlights key trends across the market, providing advice and insights for businesses already operating in the space or looking to do so in the near future.

ROYAL MAIL REVEALS IMAGES OF NEW LEONARDO DA VINCI SPECIAL STAMPS

Royal Mail delivers Tracked Returns for Australian online shoppers as a third shop on UK sites

Royal Mail has looked at online shopping trends in Australia, revealing Australian shoppers are keen on overseas websites with 30 per cent of online shoppers making a purchase from a UK site. Of these shoppers, the average spend on UK websites is $70 (£39) per month.

UK’S MOST REMOTE POSTAL ROUTE

Royal Mail postwoman Michelle McCulloch serves the Haroldswick route on Unst in the Shetland Isles - which at approximately 212 miles from the tip of the Scottish mainland, is the UK’s most northerly - and most remote - postal route.

RISE OF THE SILVER HAIRED SIRENS: DAVID ATTENBOROUGH AND JUDI DENCH AMONG THE NATION’S TOP FANTASY LOVE LETTER SENDERS

More mature national treasures - including David Attenborough, Paul Hollywood and Dame Judi Dench - are among the top choices for celebrities that Brits would most like to receive a love letter from, according to new research from Royal Mail.

SENDING VALENTINE’S DAY CARD OR LETTER THREE TIMES MORE LIKELY TO SECURE A DATE THAN LIKE, SWIPE OR E-MAIL

New research from Royal Mail reveals that sending a heartfelt Valentine’s Day card, love letter or note is three times more likely to secure a date with the object of your affections this year than a ‘like’, a ‘swipe’ or an email.

MY LOVE IS LIKE A RED, RED POSTBOX

With Valentine’s Day almost upon us, Royal Mail unveils four ‘romantic’ postboxes across the UK, honouring some of the nation’s greatest writers on the subject of love.

ON THE ROAD WITH SHIRLI VALENTINE

LOVE NESTS: ROMANCE INSPIRES 1 IN 10 BRITISH HOUSE NAMES

New Royal Mail research reveals that 1 in 10 British named homes look to love and all its wonders for moniker inspiration.

GLS acquires US overnight parcel delivery company, Postal Express

Royal Mail plc (RMG.L) today announces that General Logistics Systems (GLS) has acquired the US overnight parcel delivery company, Postal Express.

Signed, sealed and delivered this Valentine’s Day

Royal Mail Group expands its international operations into China's growing B2B parcels market

Royal Mail Group is announcing that GLS, its European parcels business, is forming an alliance with ZJS Express, one of the leading Chinese express companies.

Parcelforce Worldwide launches express24large service

Spending time with family is the nation’s favourite Christmas tradition

Spending time with family is the nation’s favourite Christmas tradition (28 per cent), followed by eating Christmas dinner (23 per cent) and decorating the Christmas tree, along with helping the homeless and enjoying time off work, according to a study commissioned by Parcelforce Worldwide.

Parcelforce Worldwide relocates Manchester depot

Parcelforce Worldwide’s Manchester depot has moved to a brand new facility. The move significantly increases Parcelforce’s capacity in the local area, supporting the delivery of high levels of service.

Parcelforce worldwide announces last posting dates for Christmas 2018

Parcelforce Worldwide has announced its last posting dates for Christmas 2018. The festive period is the busiest time of the year for the UK express parcel business which begins planning for Christmas as early as April.

Parcelforce Worldwide unveils new processing centre in Hatfield

Parcelforce Worldwide has unveiled its new South East Processing Centre (SEPC) in Hatfield, Hertfordshire, creating over sixty new job opportunities in the local area.

87 Per Cent Of People Are Concerned About The Effect Of Inflation On Their Income

Today’s inflation decrease will comfort the 87 per cent of people who are concerned about the effect of inflation on their income, according to Post Office Savings1

ISA Allowance Reminder

With the 5 April deadline fast approaching, Post Office reminds savers they don’t have long left to make the most of this year’s £5,340 tax-free cash ISA allowance and that next year’s cash ISA allowance increases to £5,640.

Post Office launches £1.34 billion branch network investment and support programme

Post Office Ltd today announced plans to transform about half of its network of 11,800 branches across the UK over the next three years as part of an overall £1.34bn investment and support programme, subject to EU State Aid clearance. The Post Office is a core part of the UK’s economic and social infrastructure – 99 per cent of the UK population lives within three miles of a Post Office branch. The investment will provide a more modern and convenient retail experience for customers, whilst maintaining the UK Post Office network at its current size.

The kids are all bright

Education and savings top the list for most children if they were given a Junior ISA (JISA) lump sum at 18 years old. However parents underestimate what their children would do with the money, according to research from Post Office Savings.* Only 16 per cent of parents say their children would save most of the money when in fact, over half of children (52 per cent) say they would be sensible and save it. Furthermore, 46 per cent of under-18 year olds say they would put the money towards their education.

Post Office Cuts Mortgage Rates By Up To 1.01%

The Post Office is cutting its mortgage rates by up to 1.01% on a range of its fixed rate and tracker mortgages, expanding its offering to those with larger deposits, whilst maintaining a range for first time buyers. Products are available immediately.

Royal Mail PLC Results for the Half Year Ended 27 September 2015

Royal Mail plc (RMG.L) today announced its results for the half year ended 27 September 2015.

Sending of traditional Christmas cards still more popular than e-cards reveals Royal Mail research

Royal Mail reveals Christmas cards remain more popular than e-cards