Brussels to probe Royal Mail privatisationFinancial TimesAntitrust officials in Brussels are expected in the next few days to open a probe into the UK government's plans to privatise Royal Mail. The move comes amid growing doubts about whether the coalition … More: continued here

Rural America worried about post office closingsMonitor(AP) — For rural America, the post office is more than a convenient place to mail letters. It's income in areas where jobs are scarce, a place to pay the bills, and at times, a neighborhood spot to socialize. From Alaska to Maine, residents …

The Parchment Post Office is among 3,700 post offices nationwide, including 60 in Michigan, that are being considered for possible closure because the U.S. Postal Service is facing billions of dollars in revenue losses. More: continued here

Kalamazoo Gazette – MLive.com Parchment Post Office'It would be very sad for us if it closes.'Kalamazoo Gazette – MLive.comBy Fritz Klug | The Kalamazoo Gazette Enlarge Fritz Klug | The Kalamazoo Gazette Postal employee Tom Nufer, 55, right, takes a package from Terri Ouding, 55 of Plainwell at the Parchment …

The U.S. Postal Service is considering shuttering a tiny Molokai post office in the former leprosy settlement at Kalaupapa Peninsula, accessible only by plane or mule. More: continued here

24dash (press release) Royal Mail submits plans for 1870 new homes in Battersea regeneration area24dash (press release)A planning application has been submitted by Royal Mail to create up to 1870 homes and a new primary school in east Battersea. The mixed use scheme would also provide space for new shops, …

Merchant ships featured on new postage stampsSan Francisco ChronicleA new set of postage stamps is honoring their tradition. On sale starting Thursday, the four Forever stamps are being released in ceremonies at Kings Point, NY, home of the US Merchant Marine Academy. The head of the US Maritime Administration, …Postal …

Rural America worried about post office closingsKearney Hub(AP) — For rural America, the post office is more than a convenient place to mail letters. It's income in areas where jobs are scarce, a place to pay the bills, and at times, a neighborhood spot to socialize. From Alaska to Maine, …

Merchant ships featured on new postage stampsForbesA new set of postage stamps is honoring their tradition. On sale starting Thursday, the four Forever stamps are being released in ceremonies at Kings Point, NY, home of the US Merchant Marine Academy.Postal Service Salutes U.S. Merchant Marine on Forever StampsPR Newswire (press …

ABC News 90 Neb. postal outlets to be studied for closureBusinessWeekThe rest are in villages and small cities scattered throughout the state that usually have just one post office. Brian Sperry, a US Postal Service regional spokesman, said locations were chosen based on low foot traffic, retail sales and scheduled …