FedEx’s quarter profit is down 45 percent from a year ago as customers trade down to less-expensive delivery options and the package delivery company restructures some parts of its business. FedEx said … More: continued here

Washington — A wide-ranging farm bill the House is considering would cut food stamps by $2 billion a year and make it more difficult for some people to qualify for the domestic food aid program. More: continued here

LONDON (Reuters) – Royal Mail workers backed union opposition to plans to privatise the state-owned postal group on Wednesday, a stark reminder for potential investors that there will be no warm welcome if and when the firm changes hands. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) sent consultative ballot papers to 112,000 …

Byline: Porthdinllaen RNLI volunteer gives Royal Mail stamp his seal of approval Page Content: Postman and RNLI volunteer Dilwyn Williams is delighted that the RNLI charity is to feature on a special stamp set being produced by the Royal Mail. The charity has not featured on a UK stamp for …

The Guardian Royal Mail staff vote against privatisationThe GuardianRoyal Mail workers have voted overwhelming against the government's controversial plan to sell off the 497-year-old postal service. More than 96% of postal workers said they opposed the privatisation despite the government promising them each about …Royal Mail workers vote against sell-offReuters UK100 …

More than 96% of 112,000 postal workers vote against sell-off despite each being promised £1,500 of shares Royal Mail workers have voted overwhelming against the government’s controversial plan to sell off the 497-year-old postal service . More than 96% of postal workers said they opposed the privatisation despite the government …

Daily Mail ROYAL ASCOT LIVE: All the action as it happens on day two of the famous …Daily MailThe filly, who plundered last year's Sandringham Handicap, had to dig deep in the final furlong but kept pulling out more to get home by half a length and provide trainer David …

Cebu Daily News Baguio group uses 'snail mail' in bid to save post officeCebu Daily NewsJOEL ARTHUR Tibaldo sends postcards to President Aquino and Postmaster General Josephine dela Cruz, the traditional way, to urge the conservation of Baguio's old post office building. The advent of technology, symbolized by the smart …

The mayors of 18cities are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks. In a letter sent to congressional leaders on Tuesday, the mayors say it’s “time to test and evaluate approaches limiting” the use of the subsidies for sugar-laden beverages. More: …

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