Royal Mail

40000 jobs could go at Royal MailHRZone.co.ukThe Royal Mail is preparing to axe as many as one in four of its workers – or 40000 jobs – over the next five years in the run-up to privatisation. The postal operator has already agreed a three-year deal with the Communication Workers …

Royal Mail appears to have backed down in the fight over job losses in London—at least temporarily. Following a convincing strike vote by postal workers, bosses last week agreed to meet the union for talks. More: continued here

Royal Mail'to cut 40000 jobs'MarketingRoyal Mail has drawn up plans to cut 40000 jobs over the next five years, according to reports. The company declined to confirm or deny The Sunday Times report, but said it would be working with unions to … More: continued here

Royal Mail could slash 40000 jobsPost and ParcelRoyal Mail could reportedly cut up to 40000 jobs over the next five years – equating to almost a quarter of its workforce. Chief executive Moya Greene is on the verge of agreeing to a “revised business plan with the government”, according to …

Job loss fears reignite Royal Mail strike worriesParcel2Go.comNews that Royal Mail bosses could be looking to make up to 40000 of their workers redundant has sparked threats of nationwide strikes from unions. Reports say Royal Mail will look to cut the jobs over the next five years in a bid …

Daily Mail Royal Marines on standby off the coast of Yemen as violence escalatesDaily MailBy Daily Mail Reporter Royal Marines are poised for an emergency evacuation of British nationals in Yemen after a fresh bout of violent clashes in the Arab state. A force of around 80 marines was said …

Royal Mail privatisation: Government selling the family silverLeft Foot ForwardYesterday's papers were full of stories that Royal Mail are planning to cut its workforce by a quarter – yet another massive reduction in staff in one of our key public services. With this Tory- led government driving through plans to …

Suspicious parcel at fire HQ a hoax, says bomb squadBBC NewsThe parcel at Bedfordshire and Luton Fire and Rescue Service headquarters in Kempston was found at about 1020 BST after a routine Royal Mail delivery. The cordon has now been removed and all roads and rail lines have reopened. Staff …

New Chester FC signing aiming to deliver the goodsChester StandardMcNeil, who joined the Blues from Southport at the weekend, will combine his time at Chester with a full time Royal Mail job. The experienced player, who celebrates his 35th birthday next month, is looking forward to the new campaign. …and …

Daily Mail Royal Mail staff may deliver mail with trolleysThe Press, YorkTHE traditional sight of posties on their bikes may soon be a thing of the past in York as Royal Mail switches to making deliveries with trolleys. The company says it needs to modernise and adapt to changes, …Royal …