ITV.com 65% of voters oppose Mandelson's Royal Mail privatisation planguardian.co.uk, UKThat's probably just as well for Lord Mandelson, because the death of Ivan Cameron has coincided with the release of three new stories about the unpopularity of his plans for the partial privatisation of the Royal Mail. Taken together, they suggest …

Postman denies stealing mailIpswich Evening Star, UKProsecutors allege 916 postal packages belonging to Royal Mail Limited were stolen by Appleby between April 19, 2004 and November 7, 2008. It is also alleged that between the same dates the 36-year-old breached his duty as a postal operative by … More: continued here

Stamp prices to rise May 11North Bergen Reporter, NJFirst-class stamps are going up from 42 cents to 44 cents on May 11. But if you buy "Forever Stamps" (pictured) at the current rate, they'll be good…forever! (Supposedly.) The post office says: "Customers can continue to mail letters at today’s price … …

Auctionbytes eBay CEO to Keynote at Shop.org Summit and Stanford SymposiumAuctionbytesBy Ina Steiner eBay CEO John Donahoe will be the keynote speaker at the 15th Stanford Accel Digital Symposium today, February 25, 2009, at 8:30 am Pacific. Richard Brewer-Hay will be providing updates throughout the speech via the eBay Ink …

Small businesses join opposition to Royal Mail saleCityWire.co.uk, UKBy Deborah Hyde | 15:43:13 | 25 February 2009 Nearly half of small businesses in the UK are opposed to plans to part privatise the Royal Mail, saying such a move could harm their business. The government is pushing through plans to sell …

New lease of life for Yarmouth Post OfficeThe Advertiser, UKThe old post office in Great Yarmouth's Beresford Road has been given a new lease of life as a health and beauty clinic. Former postmistress Barbara Ebanks was determined to make up for the loss of the branch, which was axed in …

Postal giant to fund new direct mail industry bodyMarketing Week, UKA new free-of-charge industry body focusing on direct mail will provide news, research and case studies for an audience consisting of the UK’s top 3000 advertisers and 500 key agencies. Royal Mail will fund the Mail Media Centre (MMC) on behalf …

ProLogis parcels up Swan Valley hub for Royal MailProperty Week News, UKBy Jennifer Rigby ProLogis and Aviva Investors have completed a deal to build Royal Mail a new distribution centre and mail hub at a 200000 sq ft facility in Northampton. Royal Mail has signed up to occupy 200000 sq ft …

Politics.co.uk Cabinet split over Royal MailPolitics.co.uk, UKBy Matthew West The Cabinet is split over the future of the Royal Mail it has emerged as Harriet Harman was revealed as having attempted to delay the publication of tomorrow's bill before Parliament that will part-privatise the service. … More: continued here

‘Frog Lady’ is the first female president of stamp clubBurlingtonFreePress.com, VTIn a new turn of events, Rappaport, 52, was named the first female president of the Chittenden County Stamp Club in January. “I have been collecting frogs and stamps since I was five years old,” Rappaport said. “I have been a …