Jobs boost as
parcel business expanded

The expansion is part of Royal Mail Group’s strategy to grow its parcels businesses in the UK and overseas.

In the last reported financial year, its parcels businesses accounted for almost half of the group’s revenues, excluding the Post Office, and online retailing is expected to continue increasing.

A new parcel processing centre will be opened in Chorley, Lancashire, in autumn next year, two new depots will be opened in Cornwall and Hampshire, with a further nine existing depots expanded or moved to larger sites over the next four years.

Mark Hoban, Minister for Employment, said it was great news. “We’ve now got a record number of people in employment and these jobs will provide welcome opportunities for people who are looking for work.”