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Royal Mail accused of being 'Scrooge' for not paying army of elves living wage

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An army of helpers replying to children’s letters to Santa Claus will not be paid a real living wage. The Royal Mail expects these festive elves to get by on £9 an hour – 50p less than the voluntary rate set by the Living Wage Foundation.

Kids are invited to write to Santa’s Grotto, Reindeerland, XM4 5HQ, which is an office just off Edinburgh’s bypass. Royal Mail’s job ad says: “We have an exciting opportunity over the festive ­period to make sure that children who write to Santa through the Royal Mail all ­receive a reply and we need your help to ensure that this can happen.” These elves will need admin skills and “attention to detail” rather than toy-making talents.

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