Royal Mail shares: pros and cons

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — President Bush said Sunday that Iran is threatening the security of the world, and that the United States and Arab allies must join together to confront the danger “before it’s too late.” More: continued here

Alan Johnson eyes ID card U-turnTimes Online, UKThis comes as another key policy, the part-privatisation of Royal Mail, is on the verge of being abandoned amid a revolt by Labour backbenchers. Dumping the identity card programme would make Johnson popular among party backbenchers and could boost his … More: continued here

The Queen appoints Jean Chrétien to the Order of Merit, putting the former prime minister’s name alongside that of Mother Teresa and Nelson Mandela More: continued here

ONEPOST underlines the importance of the Government review of the …SourceWire (press release), UK –8 hours agoDespite improved performance levels evident following liberalisation, Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union (CWU) are not so supportive of … More: continued here

Postal strikes which saw workers take action in 19 delivery depots across the Bristol area yesterday will continue on Monday in the shape of a 48-hour walk-out. More: continued here

New team are to be highest-paid public servantsTimes Online, UK –1 minute agoAdam Crozier, the chief executive of Royal Mail, is the next-highest-paid public servant on £629000 a year. Mr Sandler and Ms Godbehere could also be in … More: continued here