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TNT Post Dispels Myths About Door Drop Media

TNT Post UK said today it was committed to reducing the environmental impact of its business operations, particularly door drop media, or leafleting, as it is sometimes referred to. A recent report commissioned by TNT highlights some of the myths surrounding doordrop activity, which has led to a negative perception of the industry in some quarters in comparison to other media....

MCA members identified as key quality catalysts

MCA members have recently been identified as one of the key catalysts in addressing international mail distribution quality of service issues. They were recognized as working on a variety of initiatives to improve quality of service. In particular MCA was recognized for determining the commonality of transit measurement and the steps that should be taken to harmonise the system to ensure clients’ trust and confidence in international mail is enhanced and preserved...

Long Term Future Is About Responsibility

The recent interim agreement arrived at by the CWU and Royal Mail is good news for both the company and the wider postal industry. The agreement provides a framework for resolving the local problems created by Royal Mails executive action earlier in this year and lays the foundations for introducing the new technology and circulation changes that the industry needs to take itself into the 21st century...

Christmas Cards - Santa Greener Than You Think

You really love the idea of sending all your friends and family Christmas Cards this year – but is the price of postage taking its toll? Are you thinking of trimming your list so you don’t need to hand write quite so many cards? And perhaps you’re not sure if you can face that really long Christmas queue at the Post Office? Well now you can...

Post Office Voted Favourite For Travel Preparations

The UK public has once again named the Post Office as its favourite travel insurance and foreign exchange provider at this year’s British Travel Awards. The Post Office has secured the title of Best Travel Insurance Company for four consecutive years, and enjoyed three consecutive years as Best Foreign Exchange Company...

Postal Workers Urged To Accept Pay Cut

Dutch postal workers are to consider a 3.5% pay cut in order to stave off huge job losses. TNT Post, which this month announced that Group profits were down 10% for the same period last year, is also facing pressure from competitors Sandd and Selekt Mail in Holland...

Royal Mail Peace Deal - Colouring Books May Be Answer

I had planned a day out with my young son but having already suffered two hours inside a giant indoor activity centre the previous weekend due to poor weather, I have placed him in charge of a colouring book on the living room floor. It gives me an opportunity to recap on the previous week and why the UK postal strike has for the moment ground to a halt, broken only by the occasional "Can you sharpen this pencil dad?"...