Daily Mail British soldier refused to shoot Taliban insurgent to save childDaily MailThe rifleman and medic had been on a routine security patrol with the Tidworth-based 2nd Royal Tank Regiment when he was called to reinforce infantry …and more » More: continued here
ABC Online Scramble to keep Queen on stampsIndependentThe Bill could result in up to 80 per cent of the Royal Mail owned by a foreign company. Vince Cable, the Business Secretary, acknowledged the loophole, …Queen may get the chop in Royal Mail sell-offABC OnlineMinisters fight to keep Queen's head on stamps after sell-offThe GuardianRoyal Mail's…
Post office prepares for busiest day of the yearBillings GazetteLARRY MAYER/Gazette Staff Ernie Stambaugh pulls bags filled with sorted mail from the small parcel bundle sorter at the Billings Main Post Office on Sunday, … More: continued here
Express.co.uk Santa's gifts hit by mail backlogExpress.co.ukBy Daily Express reporter MILLIONS of gifts and cards are unlikely to be delivered until after Christmas despite a Royal Mail bid to clear the backlog. …and more » More: continued here
The British government is attempting to close a loophole that could see the Queen’s head removed from stamps if the Royal Mail is sold to a foreign firm. More: continued here
Christmas playlistThe GuardianMeanwhile, the Royal Mail, government-owned and offering a nationwide service, takes on extra staff and carries on doing its job. Something for Vince Cable … More: continued here
Telegraph.co.uk Queen may get the chop in Royal Mail sell-offABC OnlineThe loophole has been found in draft legislation to privatise the Royal Mail which is currently before the UK parliament. There is no clause making it …Ministers fight to keep Queen's head on stamps after sell-offThe GuardianRoyal Mail's foreign owner to remove Queen's head from…
The Guardian Royal Mail tries to beat snow with 2m evening deliveriesThe GuardianThe Royal Mail is putting unprecedented resources into last-minute postal deliveries as it tries to limit the damage inflicted on Christmas by the freezing …Post workers make extra deliveriesThe Press AssociationRoyal Mail Makes Thousands of Christmas Extra DeliveriesShortNews.comRoyal Mail takes on staff to…
Parcel rush fails to stop post office lossesNEWS.com.auPicture: Aaron Francis Source: The Australian DESPITE an increase in parcels, Australia Post is losing money on letters and is set to close 27 post offices. …and more » More: continued here
Telegraph.co.uk Ministers fight to keep Queen's head on stamps after sell-offThe GuardianThe coalition is looking for a way to ensure that the Queen's head is not removed from stamps if the Royal Mail is sold to a foreign buyer, …Royal Mail's foreign owner to remove Queen's head from stampsDaily MailGovernment admits Queen's head could be…