13 October, 2009 | By Lisa Berwin A national postal strike could cost retailers £840 a week as they are forced to seek alternative, often more......
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Postal strike expected next week
BBC - 42 days 21 hours 10 minutes ago
The union representing Royal Mail workers has said that national postal strikes could begin from Thursday 22 October. The Communication Workers...
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John Lewis reassures customers after dropping Royal Mail
Drapers - 42 days 21 hours 5 minutes ago
John Lewis has reassured its customers that deliveries will not be affected by upcoming postal strikes. The department store announced that it has...
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John Lewis sidelines Royal Mail
John Lewis has announced that it is working with other carriers in order to avoid disruption to its online deliveries from any Royal Mail strike....
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