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New picket-line forms outside Derby's mail depotDerby Evening TelegraphThe Communication Workers Union says the action has been taken because of Royal Mail modernisation plans they believe could lead to job and hours cuts. … More: continued here

Departmental Postal ServicesDeHavilland (press release) (subscription)[296087] Phil Hope: The Department uses a number of companies for different mail delivery services. External mail is collected and delivered by Royal Mail. …Carmichael – Cabinet Office postal servicesDeHavilland (press release) (subscription)Carmichael – Departmental postal servicesDeHavilland (press release) (subscription)all 5 news articles » More: continued …

Latest Postal Strike To Spark Big DelaysSky NewsThree days of postal strikes have begun after the Royal Mail and union leaders failed to reach agreement last night. To view this content you need Flash and … More: continued here

UK postal strikes to go ahead after talks stallForbesLONDON, Oct 28 (Reuters) – Talks between Britain's postal union and Royal Mail management have stalled, the union said on Wednesday, and a fresh wave of … More: continued here

Telegraph.co.uk Fresh mail strikes get underwayBBC NewsRoyal Mail management and union bosses have been meeting all week at TUC headquarters, but each is blaming the other for the lack of agreement. …Free the Workers, Fix the Post OfficeWall Street JournalUPDATE 1-British postal strike to resume after talks stallReutersDutch Strike Threat …

guardian.co.uk Royal Mail boss 'disappointed'BBC NewsThe Communication Workers' Union has confirmed that a second round of postal strikes will begin tomorrow, after talks with Royal Mail broke up without …Free the Workers, Fix the Post OfficeWall Street JournalUPDATE 1-British postal strike to resume after talks stallReutersUndercover at Royal Mail: parcel …

Sky News Winners And Losers: Mail Rivals Cash InSky NewsAs Royal Mail's system clogs up again, some businesses and families are either being forced to wait for deliveries – or seeking alternatives. … More: continued here

BBC News Councils given 'Al Capone' powers to seize public's assetsDaily MailBut from next week, they will be extended to local authorities, quangos and agencies – such as the Royal Mail and Transport for London. …Morning roundup: Councils get 'Al Capone' power to seize assetsTimes OnlineCouncils to get asset seizing …

Royal Mail has been accused of creating a “scabs charter” in a bid to smash the strikes. More: continued here

The breakdown in talks means that 43,700 staff in mail centres across the UK as well as drivers will strike at 4am tomorrow, followed by another walk-out on Friday. More: continued here