A first class stamp will go up to 41p while second class will become 32p in April. More: continued here

Schools and roads close as the bitter snap brings chaos to WalesWalesOnlineRoyal Mail had problems delivering post in the South Wales and Gwent Valleys. A spokesman said: “We are working hard to resume normal services to ensure …and more » More: continued here

PITTSBURGH — Federal prosecutors in Pittsburgh say a man robbed a post office while he was supposed to be confined to his home wearing an electronic ankle bracelet.A federal magistrate jailed 47-year-old Albert Ervin, of Burgettstown, until hes tried on c… More: continued here

eBay Fulfillment Made Even Easier for Merchants — Free Shipping Tool Easily Connects eBay and Shipwire Accounts More: continued here

US President Obama named former eBay Vice President of Security Howard Schmidt the new White House Cybersecurity Coordinator. Mr. Schmidt is the CEO of the Information Security Forum, a nonprofit computer security trade association based in London. More: continued here

embroiled in dueling lawsuits: EBay says that its stake was unfairly diluted and wants to get its original equity amount back. Craigslist says it’s the victim of unfair competitive practices and viola… More: continued here

Harvard Business Review ranked former eBay CEO Meg Whitman number-eight on its list of top-performing CEOs. The business publication examined 2,000 CEOs worldwide and asked the question, “who led firms that, on the basis of stock returns, outperformed other firms in the same country and industry?” More: continued here

At the close of a nearly two-week nonjury trial between Internet titans eBay Inc. and Craigslist, Chancellor William B. Chandler III hinted that the companies might consider settlement talks because a ruling from the judge could “make everyone unhappy.” The trial was closely watched because it could have a profound …

Daily Mail Christmas presents stuck in the snow: After blizzards cause chaos on roads and …Daily MailRoyal Mail confirmed that postmen are advised not to attempt to make deliveries if they believe the conditions are dangerous. 'We have to take the safety of …and more » More: continued here

© Royal Mail Group Ltd 2009 courtesy of The British Postal Museum & Archive (amend date as appropriate!). LONDON.- A year long festival of exhibitions and events celebrating stamps, their design and postal heritage kicks off in January 2010. More: continued here