Wickens is Royal Mail's new chefWarrnambool StandardHe was looking to buy the shop next door to Wickens Provedore in Apollo Bay but when that was taking too long and the Royal Mail offer came in, “I decided to go with it”, he said. On what he will bring to the restaurant, the chef said: “It's…
BBC News Royal Mail lorry driver cleared over moped rider deathBBC NewsA Royal Mail lorry driver has been found not guilty of causing the death of a moped rider by careless driving. Desmond Garraway, 54, of Southampton, was overtaking on the Farnham-bound A331 on 3 May last year when his lorry collided with a moped….
Action from Thursday planned amid fears of massive backlog, as head of Royal Mail tells union leaders to 'shut up' The head of Royal Mail was due to hold more talks with leaders of the communications workers' union (CWU) today to reach agreement over pay, conditions and modernisation. If the two sides cannot thrash out…
TNT Post trial in west London is one of several challenges from which the national institution is seeking deliverance Like many postmen who have pounded the pavements of London over the years, Michael Rigby carries out his round with a bundle of letters, an encyclopaedic knowledge of his route and a distinctive uniform. But Rigby…
Gordon Brown's handling of the Royal Mail strikes comes under strong criticism from the public and Labour backbenchers today, with a new poll showing most voters believe the government should get directly involved in the dispute and force management and unions to go to the conciliation service Acas. The Communication Workers Union's executive announced tonight…
ITV News Post Office protest over plans to sell off Royal MailITV NewsCampaigners from the Communication Workers Union (CWU) gathered in front of Hucknall Post Office wearing 'Keep Calm and Save Our Royal Mail' T-shirts to hand out leaflets to passers-by. Postcards voicing concern over the proposals have also been …and more » More: continued here
Royal Mail privatisation: shares can be sold by stockbrokersThe GuardianThe government has invited stockbrokers to apply to help sell shares in the Royal Mail to members of the public as part of a planned stock market listing. The 497-year-old institution is to be floated by the end of March 2014 – the UK's biggest ……
Shareholders in TNT are warning the Dutch postal firm against buying a stake in Royal Mail. Investors contacted by the Observer said they were concerned that the British government would prevent TNT from cutting thousands of postal workers' jobs to make Royal Mail's letters business more profitable. Gordon Brown is facing a growing backbench revolt…
Mirror.co.uk No teeth to new killer dog lawMirror.co.ukRoyal Mail boss Moya Greene has to return £250,000 to the taxpayer and business secretary Vince Cable says “the matter is closed”. Oh no, it isn't, Baldilocks. Cop this: Ms Greene got a 30% pay rise to £1.47million. That's a cool 72 times more than a … More:…
Mirror.co.uk Royal Mail boss jailed for £20k theft in 'revenge' for being made redundantMirror.co.ukA Royal Mail boss who stole £20,000 from the post as “revenge” for being made redundant after 32 years of loyal service has been jailed for 16 months. Paul Surtees, 49, who was responsible for special delivery items, admitted seven charges of…