Royal Mail set to announce slowdown in parcels businessThis is MoneyRoyal Mail is set to announce a slowdown in its parcels business at its maiden set of full-year results since privatisation. The postal business had hoped that the growth of parcel deliveries, spurred on by an increasing demand for internet …

It had hoped that the growth of parcel deliveries, spurred on by an increase in internet shopping, would balance out the falling number of letters sent. More: continued here

North Sunderland councillor Tom Orrin had raised concerns that the village could be without a Post Office service as a move to Corklee News from its premises on King Street could be held up by issues regarding a planning application for an access ramp. More: continued here

FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corporation and the world’s largest express transportation company, has inaugurated new gateway and clearance facilities in Manila and Cebu. Worth a combined P500 million, they will expand the processing capacity for inbound and outbound shipments in the Philippines. The Manila gateway facility, located at …

China evacuates 3000 nationals from Vietnam as Hanoi stamps out protestsAl Jazeera AmericaVietnam smothered anti-China protests on Sunday with a massive security crackdown after deadly riots triggered by a territorial dispute with Beijing spooked foreign investors and the country's leadership alike. As patrol ships from both countries …and more » More: …

Brazil issues stamps to honour Indian CinemaOdisha Sun TimesMade by Kochi-based graphic designer Satya Raj, the stamps were jointly released by Indian Ambassador Ashok Tomar and curators and directors of the festival – Anand Jyothi and Carina Bini Palackapilly – when the festival officially opened in the …and more » More: …

Stone, sweat and stamps: chasing Jizos in KamakuraThe Japan TimesPerhaps you've heard of Jizo Bosatsu, the Buddhist deity who looks after travelers, children and the underworld. No, not that underworld, the other one — the one you go to after you die. Stone Jizo statues are often seen at crossroads, …

Royal Mail beat its target and delivered at least 93 per cent of first class mail in Shropshire on time during the first three months of this year, it was revealed today. More: continued here

SavingAdvice.com Are Banks, Credit Unions and Post Offices Open On Memorial Day 2014?SavingAdvice.comAs the holiday approaches, people sometimes wonder whether or not banks, credit unions, and the post office will be open on Memorial Day (May 26, 2014). This information can be important because there is nothing more frustrating than …

The Hindu Stamps of immortalityThe HinduWith elements like neat attractive display, a sale counter of stamp related merchandise, recreation of few stamps on tiles, particularly the Panchtantra stamps, an amphitheatre, and an innovative section such as 'My stamp counter', the museum's efforts … More: continued here