Telegraph.co.uk Botched Royal Mail sale cost taxpayers £1bnTelegraph.co.ukIn a highly critical report, MPs on the committee have concluded that ministers were given “poor quality advice” by the bankers over the valuation of Royal Mail, demand for its shares, the price investors would pay, and the risks of strike action at …
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Read More »UK lawmakers criticise Royal Mail sale advisors – RTE.ie
UK lawmakers criticise Royal Mail sale advisorsRTE.ieBritain's biggest privatisation in years was blighted by a fear of failure and poor advice from state-appointed banks. This is according to a committee of lawmakers after an inquiry into the £2 billion sale of Royal Mail. Britain sold a 60% stake in … …
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