17 November 2021
Rail strikes and postal strikes
As if dealing with a cost of living crisis was not enough, we now see further disruption coming in December with train and postal strikes (including parcels). The strikes are designed to cause maximum disruption. With regards the postal strikes we would urge you to check the dates carefully, especially if you are planning to send out items sold online. Obviously there are other delivery services that you can consider.
The train strikes are occurring in the week before Christmas and the whole week will be disrupted. This action has a significant impact on businesses that rely on commuters and those located near travel hubs. It may also force customers to shop online which favours the larger retailers and the likes of Amazon.
BIRA would like to see an end to these strikes, especially as it is the busiest time of year for retailers. Hopefully some progress can be made so that at least the strikes might be called off (as they were in November)
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