BBC News Report on Royal Mail future dueBBC News, UK –40 minutes agoBusiness Secretary Lord Mandelson has received the findings of an inquiry into the future of Royal Mail. The head of the review, Richard Hooper, …Royal Mail faces £7bn pension gapguardian.co.ukMandelson eyes Royal Mail sell-offTimes OnlineTaxpayer should stage £7 billion pension …

Botswana’s under 23 Team stamps authority over LesothoSunday Standard, Botswana –3 minutes agoby BAATILE KOBEDI The Botswana Under 23 national team thrashed Likoena of Lesotho by a resounding 3 goals to nil on Wednesday evening at the UB Stadium. … More: continued here

Almanac: Duck stamp sales won't reach 100000 for 1st time in 20 yearsMinneapolis Star Tribune, MN –2 hours agoBy DOUG SMITH, Star Tribune For the first time in 20 years, Minnesota has sold fewer than 100000 state duck stamps. The Department of Natural Resources has … More: continued here

Royal Mail'surgery' callTeleText, UK –1 minute agoA review recommending "radical surgery" for the Royal Mail is reportedly being considered by ministers. The outcome of the independent study by Richard … More: continued here

Threat to Christmas postDunstabke Today, UK –5 minutes agoBy Sally-Anne Johnson Postal deliveries in Luton could be hit when Royal Mail workers in Milton Keynes go on strike on Friday, December 19. … More: continued here

eBay close European national officesTameBay, UK –8 hours agoby Sue Bailey eBay have confirmed that they are closing many European national offices, as Europe bears the brunt of their global cost-cutting exercise. … More: continued here

KRQE If you're going to the post office Monday, expect a waitThe Virginian-Pilot, VA –2 hours agoBy Lauren King If you’re planning a trip to the US Post Office on Monday, you’re not alone. Monday is expected to be the Postal Service’s busiest day when …Post Office ready for busy mailing daythepaper24-7.comPost …

ATLANTA (AP) — Officials say the number of families using food stamps has dramatically increased, and it may continue to skyrocket as unemployment and foreclosures continue to rise. More: continued here

North Stonington – There is now a second post office in town, and it’s inside the truck stop just off Interstate 95’s Exit 93. ”Everything More: continued here

KUALA LUMPUR: Four premier schools have been honoured with special sets of stamps and first-day covers by Pos Malaysia Berhad. More: continued here