The Times (subscription) Royal Mail'Faces French Competition Fine'Sky NewsRoyal Mail has confirmed its French parcels business is under investigation by competition authorities and admitted it may face a hefty fine. The company said it had been served a notice by the Autorite de la Concurrence in France that it was facing …Urgent action needed to save…
FedEx, Royal Mail, TNT Targeted in France Antitrust ProbeBusinessweekTNT and London-based Royal Mail received notifications from the Autorite de la Concurrence regarding possible antitrust breaches by their divisions in France, the two European delivery services said today in separate statements. FedEx made the probe … More: continued here
London Assembly calls for Royal Mail renationalisationMorning Star OnlineTHE London Assembly has called for Royal Mail to be renationalised — ahead of a key meeting at which Labour Party and union activists are likely to clash with leader Ed Miliband on public ownership. Labour member Murad Qureshi slammed the …and more » More: continued here
Puzzles for postmen: Graphic designer challenges Royal Mail workers to solve …Telegraph.co.ukA Royal Mail spokesman said: “We're pleased to hear that our postmen and women have been able to decipher and deliver James Addison's obscurely addressed mail. “It demonstrates how our people, who are based at the heart of communities across the …and more » More: continued…
Telegraph.co.uk Royal Mail shares returned to senderTelegraph.co.ukRoyal Mail was among the heaviest fallers in a weak market. The FTSE 100, which on Wednesday enjoyed its biggest one-day gain since March, was on the back foot and closed down 46.35 points at 6,738.32, a 0.7pc loss. While there were worries about a …and more » More: continued here
The FTSE 100 postal services group fell heavily for a second trading session More: continued here
Urgent action needed to save Royal Mail servicesSNP (press release)Urgent action needed to save Royal Mail services. Thu, 17/07/2014 – 14:44. Speaking in a debate in the House of Commons Mike Weir MP, SNP postal services spokesman, has called upon the UK government to take urgent action to protect the postal …Royal Mail share price subdued…
Royal Mail flags "material loss" from French competition probeProactive Investors UKRoyal Mail (LON:RMG) has warned it may face a material loss from an investigation by French authorities into subsidiary GLS France. The UK postal service said the French Competition Authority (Autorité de la Concurrence) is alleging breaches of … More: continued here
Express.co.uk Royal Mail fears a £160m shock in postExpress.co.ukTNT said it had co-operated with the investigation since it started in 2010. FedEx said the French were looking at alleged anticompetitive behaviour “during trade association meetings”. Royal Mail said it was considering the notice from the French … More: continued here
Belfast Telegraph Royal Mail faces £160m fine following French investigationBelfast TelegraphGLS is a Europe-wide parcel delivery service acquired by Royal Mail in 1999, that bought its French unit the following year. Results for the 12 months to the end of March this year showed that the wider GLS business reported operating profits of £108m …Royal…