Royal Mail

Will the Royal Mail sell-off deliver better service or quick profits?The GuardianEven though the government's plans to sell Royal Mail are flawed (Royal Mail sale is a sign of Conservative desperation, says Labour, 6 May), privatisation is decades overdue. While previous UK governments bottled out of reforming the state mail …

Alan Johnson claimed to be a 'Thatcherite on Royal Mail privatisation" as the former postman looked at the future of the service, which the Tory prime minister declined to sell-off. More: continued here

The Guardian The privatisation of Royal Mail: a fire sale to dig Osborne out of a holeNew StatesmanLegitimate concerns have been raised regarding the competition posed to Royal Mail by other postal service operators: questions regarding the fairness of the competition and whether it delivers a good outcome for consumers, …

The Guardian Labour criticises Royal Mail saleAol Money"Instead they are rushing headlong into privatisation without addressing fundamental outstanding issues for consumers and businesses that rely on Royal Mail services which will have a detrimental impact on the sale price the Government can secure for …Royal Mail sale is sign of …

BBC News Royal Mail privatisation: Alan Johnson and Vince CableBBC NewsAlan Johnson claimed to be a 'Thatcherite on Royal Mail privatisation" as the former postman looked at the future of the service, which the Tory prime minister declined to sell-off. Business Secretary Vince Cable said Labour acknowledged the service … …

The Star Service by Royal Mail is disgustingThe StarAt the same time, residents in Highgreen, Jeffcock Road, South Road and Alma Road areas are getting their mail when Royal Mail decides to delivering it. Take three days last week for instance, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, we had mail after 6pm! More: …

UK & World News Labour criticises Royal Mail saleLiverpool Echo"Instead they are rushing headlong into privatisation without addressing fundamental outstanding issues for consumers and businesses that rely on Royal Mail services which will have a detrimental impact on the sale price the Government can secure for … More: continued here

This is Grimsby Grimsby staff to be balloted over changes at Royal MailThis is GrimsbyGRIMSBY'S 250 postal workers are to be balloted over changes to their pay, pensions and the planned privatisation of the Royal Mail. Although the consultative ballot is not for industrial action, union bosses said a strike …

This is Grimsby Staff to be balloted over changes at Royal MailThis is GrimsbyThe Communications Workers' Union (CWU) claims that privatising the Royal Mail will threaten the Universal Service obligation, which ensures mail is delivered six days a week all over the UK for the same price – a claim …

As a result of George Osborne’s failed economic experiment, the government is set to borrow £245bn more than it planned. So ministers are now desperately scrabbling around for ways to make a quick buck and dig themselves out of the hole they have created. More: continued here