EU probes Royal Mail restructuringNinemsnThe European Union's competition regulator is investigating whether the UK's plans to help its postal monopoly Royal Mail break the bloc's rules on state aid. The European Commission's investigation focuses on plans to relieve Royal Mail of a pension …and more » More: continued here
Read More »Mail centre given stay of execution – Stoke & Staffordshire
Mail centre given stay of executionStoke & StaffordshireHUNDREDS of jobs have been safeguarded at a Royal Mail call centre, according to union representatives. The Communication Workers' Union (CWU) says staff at the Etruria site have been told the firm is bringing in extra work which means their jobs are … …
Read More »Mother of fallen vet decries possible post office closing
Pamela Schwarz worked to get the Carlstadt post office dedicated to her son and another borough native, both killed in separate events in Iraq , but now the government may close the postal branch. More: continued here
Read More »With No Debt Limit Vote, House Turns To Naming Post Offices – ABC News (blog)
With No Debt Limit Vote, House Turns To Naming Post OfficesABC News (blog)Eight post office naming bills came to the House floor just two days after the US Postal Service announced its plans to close nearly 3700 post offices this year in order to deal with its $8.3 billion budget …
Read More »Postal Service unveils new Merchant Marine stamps at Port of LA – Daily Breeze
Maui Now Postal Service unveils new Merchant Marine stamps at Port of LADaily BreezeThe US Postal Service unveiled a series of commemorative stamps honoring the Merchant Marine Thursday aboard the SS Lane Victory in San Pedro. The event coincides with Navy Week at the Port of LA. …4 new 'forever' …
Read More »Hikers say rural U.S. post office closures would make treks more pricey
RALEIGH, N.C. – Hiking the nearly 3,540-kilometre Appalachian Trail already is gruelling, and the U.S. Postal Service may make it even tougher. A plan to close rural post offices could shutter several outposts long used by hikers to receive food and gear as they walk the trail from Georgia to …
Read More »Eskimos look for 5-0 start – iNews880.com
CBC.ca Eskimos look for 5-0 startiNews880.comSlotback Fred Stamps caught two Ricky Ray touchdown passes of 55 and 65 yards, Stamps finished with 161 yards receiving, he has four touchdowns to lead the Eskimos this season. Kicker Damon Duval earned CFL Special Teams Player of the Week, …Stamps running back's energetic …
Read More »Area Residents Offer Differing Views on Possible Hills Post Office Closing – Patch.com
BrooklynPapers.com Area Residents Offer Differing Views on Possible Hills Post Office ClosingPatch.comResidents in The Hills would have to use downtown Basking Ridge office if Village Station location closes. By Linda Sadlouskos The Village Center Station US Post Office at 566 Allen Road in The Hills. For now, it's business as …
Read More »EC investigates plans to privatise Royal Mail
The European Commission has opened a investigation into the UK government’s plans to privitise the Royal Mail and relieve the postal operator of a pension deficit of £8bn. More: continued here
Read More »Stamps.com Stock Gaps Up On Today’s Open (STMP) – TheStreet.com
Stamps.com Stock Gaps Up On Today's Open (STMP)TheStreet.comBy TheStreet Wire 07/29/11 – 09:57 AM EDT NEW YORK (TheStreet) — Shares of Stamps.com (Nasdaq:STMP) were gapping up Friday morning with an open price 15.1% higher than Thursday's closing price. The stock closed at $13.68 Thursday and opened today's …and more » More: …
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