A West Midlands man alleges historical sexual abuse from the 1980s. His trial, delayed until July 2027, highlights a crown court backlog now nearing 80,000 cases. Read how delays are impacting justice.
A Birmingham pensioner is dreading festive waste as the city's bin strike continues. Lorraine Boyce, 80, has recycling from last Christmas still stored in her home. Read her story and the latest on the industrial action.
Royal Mail warns of potential Christmas delivery delays across 92 UK postcodes, sparking customer frustration. See the full list of affected areas and the company's response.
The DVSA announces two major changes for 2026 to tackle test backlogs and boost road safety, including new CPR questions and strict booking limits. Learn what it means for learners.
A staffing crisis and faulty booking system cause massive delays for UK driving tests, with waits averaging 22 weeks. Discover the impact on learners and the DVSA.
UK households have until today to send first-class mail for Christmas arrival. Royal Mail's festive gift to staff downgraded to second-class stamps, sparking union criticism.
Royal Mail issues a festive delivery delay warning for 47 UK postcodes. Last posting date for first class signed items is December 20. Check the full list now.
Royal Mail warns of significant delivery delays in 60 UK postcodes due to staff sickness and festive mail volumes. Check if your area is affected and see advice for last-minute parcels.
Royal Mail has issued a service update warning of significant parcel and letter delays in 117 UK postcodes this Christmas. Find out if your area is affected and what the company is doing to fix it.
Royal Mail issues apology as staffing issues threaten festive deliveries in 119 areas. See the full list of affected postcodes and what the postal service says.
Royal Mail warns of severe pre-Christmas delivery delays affecting 151 postcodes across the UK. Check the full list to see if your area is impacted.
A National Audit Office report reveals the target to cut driving test waits to seven weeks is delayed until 2027. Learn about the backlog and what's being done.
Plan your festive post! Royal Mail confirms delivery and collection dates for Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing Day 2025. Find out when services stop and restart.
Discover how non-barcoded Christmas stamps remain valid for postage, allowing savvy shoppers to use older, cheaper stamps and avoid recent price increases. Learn more about the 2025 collection.
Royal Mail is upgrading 3,500 postboxes with solar power and parcel tech. Birmingham residents find iconic red boxes taped and 'out of use' during the national rollout.
Royal Mail postpones major delivery rule change, pushing back the end of Saturday second-class letters to early next year. Read about the delay and the controversial staff Christmas stamps.
The government is banning third parties from booking driving tests to stop bots and touts exploiting learners. New rules aim to slash the huge waiting list.
UK shoppers are urged to check festive postal deadlines now, with the first cut-off for overseas parcels on 5th December. Avoid missing Christmas with our essential guide.
Over 114,000 people on Universal Credit, ESA and Incapacity Benefit are awaiting vital Work Capability Assessments, the DWP has confirmed. Read the latest figures and what's being done.
Royal Mail urges UK parents not to miss the December 10 deadline for children's letters to Santa to get a free, personalised reply. Ensure your child's Christmas magic.
Soaring costs and test backlogs force thousands to give up on driving. New research reveals nearly a quarter of young adults have no plans to learn. Read the full story.
Justice Secretary David Lammy unveils sweeping reforms to reduce jury trials and introduce 'swift courts' to tackle record Crown Court delays, forecast to hit 100,000 cases. Read the full details.
The Post Office warns UK households to post gifts before the predicted busiest day, December 8, to ensure Christmas delivery. Key dates and advice for a stress-free festive post.
Royal Mail has announced the final posting deadlines for Christmas 2025. Find out the last dates for UK and international services to ensure your gifts arrive on time.
The Post Office has issued a crucial six-day warning for sending Christmas gifts. Find out the last recommended posting date and tips to avoid festive delivery stress.
The Post Office warns this Christmas could be its busiest yet as 33% plan to send gifts. Avoid the rush by posting early, with December 8 expected to be the peak day.
The Post Office warns UK households to post Christmas gifts by next Monday, December 8, to avoid Royal Mail delays. Act now to ensure festive deliveries.
Royal Mail issues urgent warning of significant postal delays affecting 25 locations including Derby and Nottingham. The service apologises and pledges targeted support.
A new Royal Mail poll reveals UK side hustles generate an average of £5,400 yearly. Discover how selling online is boosting household budgets and find support for your venture.
Nationwide Building Society partners with Mail Metro Media on an omnichannel campaign, sponsoring a new podcast and TikTok content to engage younger audiences on spending habits.