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Royal Mail has said it would be “materially loss making” in the UK if planned strikes by 115,000 workers go ahead.

150,000 people sign up to new pressure group in first 24 hours

Our politicians have opted to protect profits instead of people. Even my own party isn’t doing enough, says MP Zarah Sultana

Under new potential plans surrounding the Royal Mail, people could be waiting longer to have their post delivered with some areas waiting until after 6pm and in some cases, 7:30pm.

“Postal workers need and deserve the support of the public to win this battle.”

Royal Mail is looking to redesign its traditional timing structures so it can keep up with parcel delivery competitors.

It is hoped having posties starting later will allow for sorting offices to process 'next day' deliveries on time

Royal Mail says it is having to redesign its network to keep up with rival firms as people are ordering parcels later at night, with the Communication Workers' Union threatening strikes

The Scottish Labour leader has not followed Keir Starmer on banning colleagues from attending pickets for striking workers.

Frontbenchers say Labour leader should let issue drop as it risks detracting from party’s policies on tackling cost of living crisis

The party must focus on being elected, so the whole country can flourish. Picking a side in industrial disputes is a distraction, says John McTernan, director of political operations under Tony Blair