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Daily Mail Royal Mail says it is consulting on plans to cut 1600 jobsDaily MailIt also said 300 new or enhanced positions would be created, leaving a net reduction of 1,300 roles. The proposed job losses are part of a cost-cutting programme which Royal Mail hopes will deliver annual savings …

Royal Mail strike action over jobs 'cannot be ruled out'BBC NewsIndustrial action against Royal Mail cannot be "ruled out" following plans to cut 1,600 jobs, the trade union Unite has said. Brian Scott, Unite's officer for Royal Mail, told the Today programme that although strike action was not currently on …

The firm is due to begin consultations with the Communications Workers Union and Unite over the job losses which it said would be mostly managerial positions. More: continued here

Royal Mail to cut 1600 jobs following privatisation to 'reduce costs'The IndependentRoyal Mail plans to create 300 new or enhanced roles, cutting 1,300 jobs- mainly managerial positions- in a move that could save the newly privatised company around £50 million a year. The postal delivery service said the cuts will …

Royal Mail to axe 1600 jobs in cost-cutting driveExpress.co.ukRoyal Mail said the move would not affect postmen and women or the services provided to customers. It said the proposed job losses were part of a cost-cutting programme to deliver annual savings of around £50 million a year, including £25 million …

Royal Mail consulting on 1600 job cutsITV NewsFirst the Government sells off Royal Mail on the cheap and now the newly privatised service is ruthlessly sacrificing jobs. We do not believe that it's a coincidence that this announcement has been made just before the company prepares to announce its … …

Wall Street Journal Royal Mail to Eliminate 1300 JobsWall Street JournalRoyal Mail's new efficiency drive is vital "to effectively compete in the letters and parcels markets," said Moya Greene, chief executive officer. The company said no frontline postal workers will be affected. Last October, the U.K. sold a 60% stake …

'Frontline' postmen unaffected as newly privatised service starts formal consultation with unions More: continued here

Royal Mail is facing the threat of industrial action just months after its controversial privatisation after unveiling "ruthless" plans to axe 1,600 jobs. More: continued here

Economic Times Updates from Royal Mail, Kingfisher and WolseleyAol Money"Royal Mail's primary reason for existing is now about making profits rather than serving the nation," Brian Scott, Unite officer for Royal Mail, told the BBC. Management claims the move is necessary for Royal Mail to compete in the letters and …