Postal issues continue to be a headache for publishers the world over and price based reform is currently under review by operators in the UK, US and Australia.
In October representatives from the Periodical Publishers Association’s (PPA) postal committee urged the UK’s national postal operator, Royal Mail, to find an acceptable way forward on the size-based pricing issue which continues to threaten the country’s magazine industry.
With Slade and Status Quo blasting out of the jukebox, and excesses of food and booze, the modern Yuletide experience is not known for its self-restraint.
This year, however, one festive ritual will be somewhat toned down – sending your greetings cards.
After years favouring rather garish designs, the Royal Mail has revealed a set of Christmas stamps that are distinctly on the understated side.
The themes are traditional enough: holly with its bright red berries, a few leaves of ivy, a pinecone and some mistletoe.
Read MoreThirty Royal Mail staff worked through the weekend trying to clear a backlog of 50,000 letters at the Cheltenham sorting office.
The extra workers were drafted into Swindon Road where they sorted the post ready for delivery later this week.
Gywn Williams, sector operations manager for Gloucestershire, said first and second class mail will not be affected.
Read MoreRoyal Mail has simplified its international express and signature services to make them easier to use and understand. Customers will also be given added peace of mind with compensation cover for loss or damage to all worldwide destinations plus a signature on delivery, or electronic tracking and confirmation of delivery via the internet.
Read MoreShares in business services group Hays have plunged to a seven-year low after a shock profits warning.
The company blamed pressure in the business post market from Allan Leighton’s revamped Royal Mail.
The shares collapsed by 203/4p to 893/4p. New chief executive Colin Matthews arrives today, facing the possibility that Hays, whose market value has dived to £1.5bn, will be kicked out of the elite FTSE 100 index.
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