Telegraph.co.uk Royal Mail seeks price rise for bulk business postSupply ManagementRoyal Mail wants to raise its prices for bulk business post to cope with a rapid slump in the mail market. The company has asked the postal services …Royal Mail planning to increase business mail pricesDirect Marketing AssociationRoyal Mail seeks …

Deal for new Shepherd's Bush Post Office is deadFulham ChronicleHopes of a new Post Office in Shepherd's Bush have been dashed after Swanscombe News decided against a deal. The newsagent, in Swanscombe Road, … More: continued here

The Grand Rapids Press – MLive.com Men plead guilty to fraud, wire transfer chargesWNDU-TVProsecutors say the men redeemed electronic food stamps for cash and nonfood items, taking 30 percent commissions. Prosecutor say the men took up to 50 …Men plead guilty to fraud, wire transfer chargesBusinessWeekTwo Somali brothers plead guilty …

Ticking parcel for taxpayers is biggest nationalisation in 30 yearsTelegraph.co.uk (blog)The Royal Mail's pension fund deficit is a ticking parcel for future taxpayers and the biggest proposed nationalisation for more than 30 years. …and more » More: continued here

New York Post 'Moynihan' is on trackNew York PostLong just a dream of transit wonks and one of New York's most endearing political figures, work to convert the old Farley Post Office into a …Moynihan Station is On TrackWNYCPols break ground on Moynihan StationYourNabe.comMoynihan Station Is Being Built NowSlate Magazine …

New York Times (blog) Forget Polls: GOP Eyes California PrizeWall Street Journal (blog)At least six polls in the last three weeks show former governor Jerry Brown with a lead of four to nine points in his race against former eBay chief …Whitman's $139 million could turn Calif. raceWashington PostCA gov …

New York Times After smoke, fat, NY to stop popWashington Observer ReporterIt's a common gripe that recipients of welfare and food stamps are living high on the hog – purchasing thick, juicy steaks, tooling around town in fancy …Should OC ban soda for food-stamp users?OCRegisterBloomberg's 'soda assault' won't workYourNabe.comNY soda …

Villagers urged to support new Post OfficeLedbury ReporterDYMOCK villagers have been urged to support their new post office service when it re-opens this November. Chairman of the parish council, Dorothy Brooke, … More: continued here

New program touts the benefits of food stampsThe Desert SunOnce a social stigma, food stamps have become a necessity for a growing number of families across the Coachella Valley struggling in the recession. …and more » More: continued here

Telegraph.co.uk Royal Mail planning to increase business mail pricesDirect Marketing AssociationDirect mail campaigns could become more expensive, if Royal Mail is given permission to raise its prices for large business customers. …Royal Mail seeks higher prices for business servicesBBC NewsRoyal Mail asks for extra £100m from business customersTelegraph.co.ukRoyal Mail requests …