Royal Mail

The Business Secretary will announce plans for one of the biggest UK privatisations in decades when he makes a statement on the future of the Royal Mail later. Vince Cable will tell the House of Commons … More: continued here

Business Secretary Vince Cable will today fire the starting gun on a deal worth up to £3billion which will eventually see the public able to buy shares in the former monopoly. More: continued here

Royal Mail float has the Fallon stamp of approvalTelegraph.co.ukThe news comes as Business Secretary Vince Cable gives a formal indication today that the Government wants to float Royal Mail on London's stock exchange. However he will stop short of an official intention to float declaration, which would trigger a … More: …

Royal Mail share flotation details set to be announcedRadio 1The Business Secretary, Vince Cable, will tell MPs that the government is to press ahead with its plan for a share flotation, possibly by the autumn. It has already been confirmed that 10% of the shares will be offered at discounted …

The Guardian Royal Mail Privatisation Plans To Be UnveiledSky NewsRobert Hammond, director of post and market analysis at Consumer Focus, told Sky News: "I would hope that a privatised Royal Mail would be looking to expand on their products and services, and to make those services ready for 21st century …

Postmen to get free shares in £3bn sale of Royal Mail: Cable to start process …Daily MailRoyal Mail will be floated on the stock market within the next year, ending its 378-year history as a state-owned business. Business Secretary Vince Cable will today fire the starting gun on a deal …

Royal Mail staff to get shares worth up to 300 million pounds in IPO – reportReuters UK(Reuters) – Royal Mail employees will get shares that could be worth as much as 300 million pounds as part of the British government's plans to list the state postal operator, Sky News reported, …

Royal Mail staff to get shares worth up to 300 million pounds in IPO: reportReuters(Reuters) – Royal Mail employees will get shares that could be worth as much as 300 million pounds as part of the British government's plans to list the state postal operator, Sky News reported, in what …

Royal Mail privatisation: Poll reveals two-thirds aware of sell-off are against itMirror.co.ukFears hat the Government is trying to privatise the Royal Mail by “stealth” were fuelled by a poll out today. Just 53% of the public are aware of the controversial sell-off of the postal giant. And of those who …

Business Secretary Vince Cable is expected to announce the flotation of Royal Mail which will mean people will be able to buy shares in the company. Members of the Communication Workers Union overwhelmingly oppose the scheme. More: continued here