Scotsman Brian Wilson: Royal Mail must dodge attackScotsmanThe British postal system is threatened not just by privatisation but also by independence. Nationalists are no fans of the Royal Mail, writes Brian Wilson. On a clear day, I can see St Kilda. I can also walk a hundred yards to my …
Read More »So, should you have a flutter on the Royal Mail? ALEX BRUMMER explains why … – This is Money
So, should you have a flutter on the Royal Mail? ALEX BRUMMER explains why …This is MoneyThe Government could be very disappointed if it expects a rush of retail investor interest in the estimated £3billion share flotation of the Royal Mail. Driven by Tory Business Minister Michael Fallon, the Coalition …
Read More »Royal Mail sell-off good for taxpayers, argues Morecambe MP – virtual-lancaster (blog)
Royal Mail sell-off good for taxpayers, argues Morecambe MPvirtual-lancaster (blog)Morecambe and Lunesdale MP David Morris has been reassuring constituents the Royal Mail privatisation is not being rushed as campaigners claim – and that there will be no closure programme of local post offices. "As one of Britain's biggest companies … …
Read More »Letters: Mail privatisation is simply white-collar theft
I fear that your future scenario for Royal Mail ( Editorial , 13 September) is over-optimistic. My guess is that by 2020 the company will have fallen into the hands of private equity who, by 2023, will have burdened it with debt to line their pockets so that by 2025 …
Read More »Six weeks to stop Tories selling off Royal Mail – Socialist Worker
Six weeks to stop Tories selling off Royal MailSocialist WorkerPostal workers are building for strikes against government plans to sell off Royal Mail. Ministers have announced that it could be privatised in as little as six weeks. The sell-off goes further than even Margaret Thatcher dared. The government wants … …
Read More »Is the Royal Mail privatisation a mistake?
The government has announced its intention to float Royal Mail on the stock exchange to overarching grumblings and resentment. But it could be a massive opportunity. More: continued here
Read More »Is the Royal Mail privatisation a mistake? – Money Observer
Is the Royal Mail privatisation a mistake?Money ObserverThe government has announced its intention to float Royal Mail on the stock exchange to overarching grumblings and resentment. But it could be a massive opportunity. In just three years, Royal Mail will celebrate its 500th birthday, yet long before … More: continued …
Read More »Recruitment drive for festive mail
Royal Mail looking to take on more than 200 extra staff in time for Christmas at its Medway centre. More: continued here
Read More »Royal Mail staff sent shares offer – Lancashire Evening Post
Lancashire Evening Post Royal Mail staff sent shares offerLancashire Evening PostMore than 1,000 Royal Mail employees in Lancashire have now received details of their free shares offer following the Government's decision to privatise the company. Overall, around 150,000 eligible Royal Mail employees will receive an information … More: continued here
Read More »Union to protest against Royal Mail sale outside Northampton’s Guildhall – Northampton Chronicle & Echo
Northampton Chronicle & Echo Union to protest against Royal Mail sale outside Northampton's GuildhallNorthampton Chronicle & EchoUnion members are set to gather outside Northampton's Guildhall to protest against the planned privatisation of Royal Mail. The Northampton branch of the Communication Workers Union are gathering outside the Guildhall at 5.30pm today, …
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