The dispute between Royal Mail and workers represented by the Communication Workers Union (CWU) has formally come to an finish after months of bitter exchanges.

Members of the union have voted by 67% to just accept a take care of Royal Mail that was reached in April.

The CWU had really useful members settle for the deal.

Under the settlement, workers will get a ten% rise over three years and a one-off lump sum of £500.

The union had initially sought an annual improve in keeping with the speed of inflation.

More than 115,000 postal employees held a complete of 18 days of strikes between September and December final 12 months, demanding increased pay and higher working circumstances as rising inflation eroded earnings.