Plans to raise the price of stamps are likely to have a "disastrous" effect, with the elderly and the vulnerable – as well as small businesses – among the worst hit, according to an MP leading a Commons probe into the proposals. More: continued here
Read More »Stamp price hike small business warning – SNP (press release)
Stamp price hike small business warningSNP (press release)The SNP have questioned the UK Government's commitment to supporting small business after warning over the impact of proposals to give Royal Mail powers to charge an unlimited price for first class stamps while the cost of second-class postage could … More: continued …
Read More »Police probe as van driver, 59, dies in crash with Royal Mail lorry
A VAN driver was killed yesterday in a horror road smash with a Royal Mail lorry. More: continued here
Read More »James Whitaker, Top Reporter on British Royal Family, Dies at 71
For 45 years, Mr. Whitaker managed to keep good relations with those he covered, even though he sometimes used tactics associated with the tabloid press. More: continued here
Read More »Driver dies in smash with mail truck – The Scottish Sun
Driver dies in smash with mail truckThe Scottish SunA WRECKED van lies on its side at the side of a debris-strewn road yesterday — after the driver died in a horror smash with a Royal Mail truck. Emergency crews raced to the scene of carnage on the A944 near Westhill, …
Read More »James Whitaker, King of Royal Reporters, Dies at 71
LONDON — James Whitaker, considered by many of his peers to be the dean of the tight-knit pack of reporters who specialize in covering the British royal family, had the good fortune that comes to those in all walks of life who fall into jobs to which they are innately …
Read More »UNITED KINGDOM – Review ordered for PS bonuses – PS News
UNITED KINGDOM – Review ordered for PS bonusesPS NewsThe focus is to be on so-called 'arm's-length' bodies like Royal Mail and the Meteorological Office to ensure value for money. The move comes after the largely taxpayer-owned Royal Bank of Scotland was revealed to be preparing to pay more than £500 …
Read More »Van driver killed after rush-hour collision with Royal Mail lorry – Scotsman
Van driver killed after rush-hour collision with Royal Mail lorryScotsmanA VAN driver was killed yesterday in a collision with a Royal Mail lorry during the early morning rush-hour on the outskirts of Aberdeen. The 59-year-old man, who had not been named last night, was pronounced dead at the scene of …
Read More »Royal courts of Zulu, Argus meet – WWL
Royal courts of Zulu, Argus meetWWLPlease take a moment to review the available e-mail newsletters has to offer. Place a checkbox next to the newsletters you wish to subscribe to. Thank you for becoming a member of wwltv.com. You now have full access to the best local coverage and late …
Read More »It’s the only way you’ll get Britain’s only woman commando out of her green … – Daily Mail
Daily Mail It's the only way you'll get Britain's only woman commando out of her green …Daily MailBy Daily Mail Reporter Britain's only female Royal Marine Commando has ditched her standard military greens for gleaming wedding dress white. Major Pip Tattersall, 37, married Sergeant Stuart Delamere-Wright of the Royal Dragoon …
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