Council leader will urge Government to axe proposed privatisation of Royal MailAndover AdvertiserSimon Letts will plead with Secretary of State for Business and Enterprise Vince Cable after city councillors voted to formally sign a Save the Royal Mail petition and pressurise the coalition Government into reversing its controversial plans …and …
Read More »How Labour could still save the Royal Mail from privatisation – New Statesman
The Guardian How Labour could still save the Royal Mail from privatisationNew StatesmanOn Friday, as the government announced that potential shareholders in the privatised Royal Mail were already lined up, campaigners were pre-occupied with the ballot for an anti-sell off postal workers strike. A strike that will now come after …
Read More »Royal Mail concerns raised by Midlothian MSP – MidLothian Advertiser
MidLothian Advertiser Royal Mail concerns raised by Midlothian MSPMidLothian AdvertiserMidlothian North MSP Colin Beattie (SNP) has raised concerns over the potential impact of the future privatisation of Royal Mail. Mr Beattie said: “I am very concerned about the impact that privatising Royal Mail will have. “Others have already … More: …
Read More »Royal Mail set to debut at 340p, say bookmakers – The Times (subscription)
The Times (subscription) Royal Mail set to debut at 340p, say bookmakersThe Times (subscription)Spread-betting firms operating a so-called grey market in Royal Mail shares — a bet on what the price will be at the close of its debut day's trading on Friday week — were indicating last night that …
Read More »Royal Mail: investors eye £500m property windfall
The sale of a vast London property could be worth £500m but investors want reassurance that they, not the indebted pension fund, would benefit. More: continued here
Read More »Royal Mail shares: Would you be better off with a good fund?
Chief investment officer at rPlan Stuart Dyer says investors considering a Royal Mail flutter may get lucky but should consider a decent fund instead. More: continued here
Read More »Royal Mail to be valued at up to £3.3bn – The Independent
The Independent Royal Mail to be valued at up to £3.3bnThe IndependentA union communication being sent to CWU members today said: "Those who want to sell off the Royal Mail Group are motivated purely by short-term gain and vested interests. "We cannot give the company a free hand to determine …
Read More »Royal Mail worth up to £3.3bn when privatised – The Independent
The Independent Royal Mail worth up to £3.3bn when privatisedThe IndependentThe Department of Business say Royal Mail, which is due to list on the London Stock exchange in October, will be sold for between 260p and 330p a share giving the company a market value of around £2.6bn to £3.3bn. …
Read More »Post could arrive later in Worcester Park as Royal Mail brings in new routes – Your Local Guardian
Your Local Guardian Post could arrive later in Worcester Park as Royal Mail brings in new routesYour Local GuardianThe Royal Mail is making the changes to the way it delivers post in the KT4 postcode area. Worcester Park people could notice their post arriving later in the day as the …
Read More »Royal Mail: Priced to go for income-seekers – Interactive Investor
Royal Mail: Priced to go for income-seekersInteractive InvestorGood timing is important in both politics and business. The publication on Friday 27 September of the prospectus for the privatisation of Royal Mail comes just 48 hours before the Conservative Party convenes in Manchester for its annual conference. More: continued here
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