Business Live: Royal Mail reports first results since part privatisationBBC NewsThe main European markets all woke up on the right side of bed this morning, with the FTSE 100, Dax and Cac 40 all marginally up. SABMiller is driving the London index, up more than 3.5% after reporting a rise …
Read More »Royal Mail reports profit of £671m
File photo dated 17/12/13 of Royal Mail staff sorting Christmas parcels at Nottingham Mail Centre in Beeston. Photo: Rui Vieira/PA Wire Royal Mail is legally bound to deliver letters six days a week to every address in Britain for the same price.The universal service was enshrined in an act of …
Read More »Royal Mail annual profits rise amid fierce competition from rivals – The Guardian
The Guardian Royal Mail annual profits rise amid fierce competition from rivalsThe GuardianRoyal Mail's annual profit rose more than 6% but the privatised postal service faces increased competition in its parcels business and a regulatory threat to its letters operation. Operating profit after one-off costs rose to £430m from £403m …
Read More »Royal Mail launches Sunday deliveries – Herald Scotland
Royal Mail launches Sunday deliveriesHerald ScotlandRoyal Mail said the moves were being planned under the Agenda for Growth agreement with the Communication Workers Union (CWU). Chief executive Moya Greene said: "Through these new Sunday services we are exploring ways to improve our flexibility … More: continued here
Read More »What You Need to Know Before Royal Mail PLC’s Results – The Motley Fool UK
What You Need to Know Before Royal Mail PLC's ResultsThe Motley Fool UKRoyal Mail (LSE: RMG) is expected to reveal a jump in operating profit of up to 12% to £670m when it announces its annual results tomorrow. Letter volumes are continuing to fall and, for the first time in …
Read More »Royal Mail to start Sunday parcel delivery service for first time – Mirror.co.uk
Royal Mail to start Sunday parcel delivery service for first timeMirror.co.ukThe firm will announce its annual results today. Royal Mail boss Moya Greene said: "Through these new Sunday services we are exploring ways to improve our flexibility and provide more options for people to receive items they have ordered online.". …
Read More »Royal Mail will deliver parcels and open offices on Sundays – Express.co.uk
Royal Mail will deliver parcels and open offices on SundaysExpress.co.ukOnline shoppers opting for a Sunday delivery will get a text message 30 to 90 minutes before it arrives. Royal Mail, which was privatised last year, agreed the move with the Communication Workers Union. Chief executive Moya Greene said: “We are …
Read More »Royal Mail to pilot Sunday delivery service – Financial Times
Royal Mail to pilot Sunday delivery serviceFinancial TimesDelivering parcels at a time to suit consumers has become a critical issue as operators seek to capitalise on 13 per cent annual growth in online retail spending. Royal Mail announced on Tuesday that it would pilot a Sunday service in London this …
Read More »Britain’s Royal Mail to trial Sunday parcel deliveries – Reuters
Britain's Royal Mail to trial Sunday parcel deliveriesReutersRoyal Mail, at the centre of a political storm over its privatisation, said on Wednesday it would trial Sunday parcel deliveries within the M25 motorway later this summer, extending its current six-days-a-week service. Critics claim the government's … More: continued here
Read More »Britain’s Royal Mail to trial Sunday parcel deliveries – Yahoo!7 News
Britain's Royal Mail to trial Sunday parcel deliveriesYahoo!7 NewsRoyal Mail, at the centre of a political storm over its privatisation, said on Wednesday it would trial Sunday parcel deliveries within the M25 motorway later this summer, extending its current six-days-a-week service. Critics claim the government's … More: continued here
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