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[not my real name] 25/1/2024 19:49

Gargoyle2,

The complaints above all refer to the "postal service" which, as has been explained here on numerous occasions, is nothing whatsoever to do with the Post Office.

Hope this helps,

NMRN

[gargoyle2] 25/1/2024 19:12

I think I must be on the wrong board here. Was looking for an IDS investment board, but have stumbled across the Post Office complainst board :)

[isis] 25/1/2024 19:05

I'm pretty sure that everyone would be calmed if they knew a Letter was in the post in the event of all communications, electronic devices and basically everything was at a standstill in the event of a Cyber attack that paralysed the whole Country. :))

[isis] 25/1/2024 18:48

I don't think there is any question of getting rid of the Postal Service, that's not what it's about. Just needs to be trimmed down to go with times. just like anything else that isn't being used.

[nakedmolerat] 25/1/2024 18:05

might only get three days of junk mail now

gov would want to keep post infrastructure in case of cyberattack on the uk

[isis] 25/1/2024 17:31

'A spokesperson said: “The printing sector as a whole is witnessing inexorably declining volumes in the wake of the emergence of digital technologies, while the costs of production – including rising energy prices and the cost of paper – has also hit some companies across the sector hard.'

[isis] 25/1/2024 17:29

Well the reality is and perhaps Sunak should take note is that Companies aren't sending out that much Mail and consequently Companies like Communisis that used to send out Bank Statements etc. have gone bust.
I had shares in those too, fortunately they were taken over about 6 years ago but failed to keep up.

[geckotheglorious] 25/1/2024 17:08

When are the "drones" going to start delivering packages all times of the day, every day of week!

:)

[live ink] 25/1/2024 16:46

Surely, the days of demand for first class post have almost entirely disappeared. It must be counted madness to persist as if that were not the case.

EK

[isis] 25/1/2024 15:23

Has anyone tried to book a Flight/Holiday/Concert/Show other than online or unless you live next door?
In fact it's nigh impossible to find a Travel Agent in the High Street.

In fact the last 2 holidays I went on they didn't even ask for my E-Ticket just Passport.

[isis] 25/1/2024 14:32

Quite bizarre that people complaining they didn't get a Letter from the Hospital or Bank Statement on time but somehow managed to type a complaint online to the Times/Sun/Mail on their Smartphone! lol

[spob] 25/1/2024 10:33

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lefrene - well i'm not really fed up to be honest - very rarely do i get letters that i need quickly

just pointing out that Royal mail are already ignoring their obligations under the USO

So any future ruling in that regard makes no difference in reality

[cwa1] 25/1/2024 10:26

JPM see some value here:-

JPMorgan raises International Distribution Services target to 450 (300) pence - 'overweight'

[lefrene] 25/1/2024 10:24

spob, it'll be the local distribution office that is doing that. Simple lack of staff to cover all the rounds, thus mail builds up on the unmanned sorting point for that round. An easy way to save on staff costs, I suspect the posties are as fed up about it as you are.

[tuftymatt] 25/1/2024 09:27

I had a sell order in from a while back that I had forgotten about which just got took out at 288.

Will look to add on a dip though as I think 300 is a realistic target this year.

Good luck all 👍🏻

[spob] 24/1/2024 11:17

I know they already ignore the universal 6 day obligation.

Often i will receive a big bundle of letters on a thursday. But nothing at all on most other days.

[tuftymatt] 24/1/2024 07:57

I agree in that "Businesses" should receive post 5 days a week while homes could be cut slightly. The issue I guess is managing that along with stamps in terms of "next day"

Either way it looks like we can get some positive progress in this area as it is an unsustainable model based on a 2/3 drop in volume.

Good luck all

[isis] 24/1/2024 07:55

I only get 3 or 4 bits of Post a Week now, all inconsequential or non urgent.

[tygarreg] 24/1/2024 07:48

Most of us only need post twice a week. Posties numbers can be dwindled down with natural retirement and new work schedule would take on two rounds alternate day deliveries and then maybe three rounds every third day deliveries.

[isis] 23/1/2024 14:19

I think Sunak is not playing Ball because he thinks he'll get extra votes.

The Blokes a complete ---- fill in the Blanks.