Government-wide review of bonus structures could extend to part publicly …Out-Law.comBonus arrangements at organisations such as the BBC, Channel Four, Royal Mail and the Met Office face scrutiny to ensure they are "fit for purpose" and provide "value for money for taxpayers," according to a report by the BBC.and more » More: continued here
Politicos' postal war of wordsJohn O’Groat JournalBut John Thurso said there is no plan to change this and it has not been considered by the Government, Royal Mail or Ofcom. Meanwhile, Ofcom has said rural areas will not be at greater risk of price hikes than anywhere else in the country if pricier … More:…
YLE News New Helsinki post office is open all hoursYLE NewsItella is to open a new 24 hour post office in Helsinki's Jätkäsaari district. Although few people live in the area at present, Itella believes there will be demand for open-all-hours postal services. The new office will open for business on Monday, … More: continued…
msnbc.com Special Report: Towns go dark with post office closings |ReutersBy Cezary Podkul and Emily Stephenson (Reuters) – Postal officials were blunt in December when they stood before 120 residents in Dedham, Iowa, to tell them why their town's post office has to close. The Internet, officials said, was killing the US …Postal service promises…
Telegraph.co.uk Sell your kit on eBay, and you're out! Britain's Olympic hopefuls warned in …Daily MailBy Sportsmail Reporter British Olympic hopefuls will only be allowed to compete at the London Games if they agree not to sell their kit on eBay, and not criticise team-mates or sponsors. Athletes have been given a set of orders…
Mobile phone crash woman loses Royal Mail payout bidBelfast TelegraphBy Alan Erwin A woman badly injured when her car collided with a Royal Mail lorry is not entitled to damages because she was probably on her mobile phone, a High Court judge has ruled. Mr Justice Gillen dismissed Laura Dunlop's action after rejecting … More:…
Bay Net It's Loveville Post Office's Big DayBay NetBy Dick Myers Loveville Post Office is located in a trailer that sits in a field surrounded by Mennonite farms. For most of the year it's a really quiet place. Then for a few days around Valentine's Day things ramp up considerably.and more » More: continued here
BBC News Bonuses in public sector under reviewBBC NewsDowning Street said this would focus on so-called arm's-length bodies like Royal Mail and the Met Office and ensure "value for money". It comes as the largely taxpayer-owned Royal Bank of Scotland prepares to pay more than £500m in bonuses.Government-wide review of bonus structures could extend to…
FAIRBANKS — A postal contractor was sentenced to six months in jail Tuesday for hiding more than 100 pieces of mail in a storage locker. Under the terms of a plea agreement, Christopher Thomas, 40… More: continued here
Telegraph.co.uk Don't sell your kit on eBay or you're off the team! Britain's Olympic hopefuls …Daily MailBy Sportsmail Reporter British Olympic hopefuls will only be allowed to compete at the London Games if they agree not to sell their kit on eBay, and not criticise team-mates or sponsors. Athletes have been given a set of…