Royal Mail

The U.K. government is targeting September to start the sale of a majority stake in Royal Mail Group Ltd., the 360-year-old postal service, according to three people with knowledge of the matter. More: continued here

POLL: Today's talking point – Royal MailHertfordshire MercuryRoyal Mail managers this week voted strongly against privatisation, while the Communication Workers Union is threatening to ballot its members for a strike unless there is a deal on pay, pensions, jobs and other issues linked to the sell-off. Labour … More: continued …

Japan Post to strengthen partnership with Britain's Royal MailGlobalPostJapan Post Group said Thursday it and Britain's state-owned postal service operator Royal Mail have agreed to strengthen their partnership as both prepare to become publicly listed companies. Japan Post, controlled by the government, will exchange … More: continued here

Labour has launched a campaign against the Government's plan to privatise the Royal Mail, branding the move "dangerous". More: continued here

Plan to sell Royal Mail'dangerous'Yorkshire PostRoyal Mail managers this week voted strongly against privatisation, while the Communication Workers' Union is threatening to ballot its members for a strike unless there is a deal on pay, pensions, jobs and other issues linked to the sell-off. Labour …and more » More: continued here

Union ballot not a strike threat, says Royal MailThe Gap PartnershipThe vote by members of the union – representing 5,660 of the Royal Mail's 8,300 managers – saw 78 per cent rejecting the company's pension plan proposals, while 71 per cent were against privatising the company. Unite officer for Royal …

Evening Telegraph Royal Mail Sale Is 'Dangerous' And 'Daylight Robbery', Warn CriticsHuffington Post UKA Labour source said: "We all rely on the Royal Mail – from receiving that parcel we've ordered online to knowing that birthday card we've sent is going to arrive in time – but some of us …

Evening Telegraph Royal Mail sale dangerous – Labour claimsEvening TelegraphRoyal Mail managers this week voted strongly against privatisation, while the Communication Workers Union is threatening to ballot its members for a strike unless there is a deal on pay, pensions, jobs and other issues linked to the sell-off. Labour … …

Royal Mail's British icons: Aston Martin, Morgan and Land Rover celebratedAutocar (blog)News this week that the best of British car manufacturing has been immortalised in a new set of stamps from Royal Mail. Dubbed the 'British Auto Legends' collection, the stamps celebrate some of the most iconic and beautiful British …

Pension Funds Online Unite rejects Royal Mail pensions cutsPension Funds OnlineAccording to the Unite union, 78% of Royal Mail managers voted to reject the pension proposals, which could see annual pensions cut by £3,788, while around 800 Post Office managers voted by 89% to reject plans which could mean an …