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Disgust as 'Czech Sphinx' billionaire named in Panama Papers buys Royal Mail
The Communication Workers Union has slammed the £5billion sale of Royal Mail to 'Czech Sphinx' billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, with demands for 150,000 jobs to be secured
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Royal Mail's privatisation 'a national disaster' as shareholders make £2billion
A number of fat cat bosses have netted £12million between them since the controversial 2013 sell-off, during which the postal giant’s workforce has plunged by 30,000
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Inside towns left desolate as pubs, banks, libraries and swimming pools close
Whether shopping online or using self-scan tills at the supermarket, there's less human interaction in everyday life - and closing rail ticket offices will increase it
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Railway ticket offices plan 'a direct attack' on society as unions blast plans
RMT and CWU chiefs pen joint article savaging review of train station facility that could see closure of ticket offices at transport hubs across the country
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Royal Mail forced to apologise for 'nasty' April Fools' prank on staff payrise
Furious staff have lashed out saying the joke is 'unprofessional' as their pay situation is 'not a laughing matter' and is putting the staff 'under stress'
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Royal Mail faces threat of insolvency as fresh wave of strikes are planned
Communication Workers Union executives met yesterday and a Royal Mail spokesman again stressed the firm’s parlous plight as pay talks rumble on
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Royal Mail strikers sacked for using word 'scab' in 'attempt to remove union'
The Communication Workers Union claims a large number of the suspensions involve the alleged use of the word “scab” - a name given to workers who break strikes and cross picket lines
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Royal Mail accused of keeping tabs on posties - flagging when they stand still
A Commons hearing was told about digital devices that workers carry that can monitor their movements, with company boss Simon Thompson saying technology called Outdoor Actuals had been agreed with unions
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Royal Mail announces fresh strike as pay dispute threatens more deliveries chaos
The Communication Workers Union have announced a fresh Royal Mail strike is set to go ahead on February 16 as the dispute over pay and working conditions rages on
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All UK strikes dates from nurses to paramedics as teachers on brink of walkouts
Widespread industrial action shows no sign of abating, with nurses, civil servants and ambulance workers among those set for walkouts in bitter disputes over pay and conditions
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NHS strikes go ahead as talks end with no deal despite hopes of one-off payment
An 'angry' Unite rep blasted 'insulting' Health Secretary Steve Barclay for offering no deal after talks lasting an hour - despite Rishi Sunak and Downing Street hinting a cash offer could be on the table