Keith Williams to succeed Les Owen as Chairman of Royal Mail in May 2019

Royal Mail plc announces that Keith Williams, currently Deputy Chairman, will succeed Les Owen as Chairman with effect from 22 May 2019, following the announcement of Royal Mail’s Full Year 2018-19 Results.

ROYAL MAIL TRIALS E-TRIKES

Royal Mail trials e-Trikes

Royal Mail Pension Update – Government Commits To Legislate For CDC Pensions

The Government has today published its response to the consultation on Collective Defined Contribution (CDC) schemes. We welcome its response, which outlines its commitment to bringing forward legislation to enable CDC schemes at the earliest opportunity.

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.

A third of SME retailers expect to see an increase in sales over the Easter bank holiday weekend

A third (33 per cent) of SME retailers are expecting a leap in sales over the Easter bank holiday weekend, according to a study commissioned by Royal Mail.

April and May mark the start of DIY and gardening spend, ahead of great British summer

Royal Mail has looked at shopping trends in DIY and gardening to understand online shopping behaviour in these sectors. With global reach and the number one facilitator of ecommerce in the UK, Royal Mail is well placed to observe trends across the industry.

A step change in convenience: Royal Mail launches delivery time notifications the day before

Royal Mail has launched new earlier customer notifications, advising recipients the day before of their delivery day and estimated delivery time. Recipients will also get shorter estimated delivery windows, starting at two hours.

Royal Mail’s MailshotMaker brings direct mail into the heart of omnichannel campaigns

Royal Mail announces that its MailshotMaker tool has integrated with the customer engagement platform, dotdigital Engagement Cloud. The integration means that Engagement Cloud users can now include direct mail as part of any omnichannel campaign.

Royal Mail unveils Happiness Index for the UK, Winchester tops the list

Winchester, East Renfrewshire, Monmouthshire and Lisburn and Castlereagh top the Royal Mail UK Happiness Index in each of the UK’s four countries, according to a new study commissioned by Royal Mail. Winchester tops the list for the UK overall.

Royal Mail Group Annual Results 2010-11

Royal Mail Group Annual Results 2010-11

Royal Mail Group Management Changes

Royal Mail Group Management Changes

Operating Profit Falls But Results Show Modernisation Is Working

Royal Mail Group - Royal Mail, Post Office, Parcelforce Worldwide

Royal Mail appointments

Royal Mail Group - Royal Mail, Post Office, Parcelforce Worldwide

Royal Mail responds to Postal Services Bill

Royal Mail responds to Postal Services Bill

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.

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.

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.