Royal Mail Universal Service Under 'Genuine Threat'

Quarter of post offices under theat over card contractTelegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom –3 minutes agoA quarter of remaining post offices are under threat of closure as the Government considers depriving Royal Mail of a key banking contract, the Federation … More: continued here

Some 5,000 Royal Canadian Mounted Police officers guarding the 2010 Olympic Games in Vancouver will be housed on two cruise ships, Olympic officials said.Cpl. Gursharn Bernier of the Winter Games’ Integrated Security Unit said the cost will run $37.5 million, the Toronto Globe and Mail reported Wednesday.She said the cost appears high at first look,…

Royal Mail worker wins unfair dismissal claim at employment law tribunalKester Cunningham John Solicitors (press release)Alison Balch was a part-time worker at the Royal Mail's Dyce office and was on a six-month trial period when she called in sick seven times to arrange care … More: continued here

Scotsman Salmond: Royal Mail sale should follow referendumScotsman“The Scottish Government is firmly opposed to the privatisation of Royal Mail and this proposed sell-off of an essential public service should be subject to a moratorium until the result of Scotland's referendum is known,” he said. “Privatisation is a … More: continued here