Royal Mail

This month's decision by Vince Cable to announce a review of the way governments conduct stock market flotations of public assets was an inevitable consequence of the political controversy over how Royal Mail was valued prior to the launch of the IPO last October. More: continued here

Brokers unsure Royal Mail can deliver positive updateProactive Investors UKThe spotlight will once again shine on under-fire business secretary Vince Cable as Royal Mail's (LON:RMG) finances go under the microscope on Tuesday for the fourth time since last year's controversial privatisation. The postal services group is due … More: continued …

The Times (subscription) Royal Mail share price subdued as fine of up to £160m loomsiNVEZZiNVEZZ.com, Thursday, July 17: Shares in Royal Mail (LON:RMG) have been trading lower today as the postal services group is facing a fine, estimated by analysts at up to £160 million, after it announced that its …

Prankster writes puzzles instead of addresses on letters for the postman to …MetroPostmen in Poole have been given a little challenge recently: they must solve puzzles on certain letters before they are able to deliver them. Local graphic designer James Addison has channelled at bit of the Batman villain The …

The Times (subscription) Royal Mail'Faces French Competition Fine'Sky NewsRoyal Mail has confirmed its French parcels business is under investigation by competition authorities and admitted it may face a hefty fine. The company said it had been served a notice by the Autorite de la Concurrence in France that it was …

FedEx, Royal Mail, TNT Targeted in France Antitrust ProbeBusinessweekTNT and London-based Royal Mail received notifications from the Autorite de la Concurrence regarding possible antitrust breaches by their divisions in France, the two European delivery services said today in separate statements. FedEx made the probe … More: continued here

London Assembly calls for Royal Mail renationalisationMorning Star OnlineTHE London Assembly has called for Royal Mail to be renationalised — ahead of a key meeting at which Labour Party and union activists are likely to clash with leader Ed Miliband on public ownership. Labour member Murad Qureshi slammed the …and more » …

Puzzles for postmen: Graphic designer challenges Royal Mail workers to solve …Telegraph.co.ukA Royal Mail spokesman said: “We're pleased to hear that our postmen and women have been able to decipher and deliver James Addison's obscurely addressed mail. “It demonstrates how our people, who are based at the heart of communities …

Telegraph.co.uk Royal Mail shares returned to senderTelegraph.co.ukRoyal Mail was among the heaviest fallers in a weak market. The FTSE 100, which on Wednesday enjoyed its biggest one-day gain since March, was on the back foot and closed down 46.35 points at 6,738.32, a 0.7pc loss. While there were worries about …

The FTSE 100 postal services group fell heavily for a second trading session More: continued here