• Opposing privatisation would be 'self-defeating' says minister • No bailout for pension fund without sell-off to private sector The minister in charge of privatising Royal Mail has warned unions opposed to the plan that taking further industrial action would be "self-defeating". Ed Davey also said there would be no …
Read More »'Profiteering' Royal Mail limits supply of stamps before price rise
Ocado, Asda and other shops report shortages of stamps as customers stock up in advance of the impending price hike The Royal Mail has capped the number of stamps that shops can buy before price rises come into force later this month, leading to accusations of profiteering. The postal service …
Read More »Andy Murray to appear on Britain´s Royal mail stamps – Tennis World – the place for Tennis News and Tennis Tournament
Tennis World – the place for Tennis News and Tennis Tournament Andy Murray to appear on Britain´s Royal mail stampsTennis World – the place for Tennis News and Tennis TournamentTennis: British no.1 Tennis player Andy Murray is set to feature on the Royal mail stamps of United Kingdom, after his …
Read More »Royal Mail strike to create three week backlog
• Households and firms face a fortnight of disruption • First items waylaid will be last of backlog delivered Millions of households and businesses face over a fortnight of postal disruption as unions go ahead with their two-day national strike tomorrow morning. Experts said that some post will take almost …
Read More »Engine wins Royal Mail IPO brief – CampaignLive
Engine wins Royal Mail IPO briefCampaignLiveEngine's role will be to design ads to inform the public about the Royal Mail IPO; although it has not yet been decided what form the campaign will take. The Government confirmed in May that it intends to sell a majority stake in the Royal …
Read More »Murray To Feature On Royal Mail Stamp – ATP World Tour
Tennis World – the place for Tennis News and Tennis Tournament Murray To Feature On Royal Mail StampATP World TourAndrew Hammond, managing director of stamps and collectibles at Royal Mail, said: “We are thrilled for Andy and are delighted to mark his wonderful achievement by issuing a set of special …
Read More »Royal Mail sale: ministers set to go where Thatcher feared to tread
Business minister Michael Fallon says privatisation of postal service is a 'practical, logical, commercial decision' Business minister Michael Fallon has fired the starting gun on a £3bn privatisation of Royal Mail and described the sell-off as a "practical, logical, commercial decision". At least 10% of the shares will be handed …
Read More »Don't let this dispute drag down the post
Royal Mail faces great challenges because of new technology and market liberalisation, but has a talented workforce and the backing of the public ( Last-minute talks to avert two-day postal strike , 21 October). Last year it made a huge profit. But the current dispute looks as if it could …
Read More »Royal Mail in talks to avert strikes
The meeting, at an undisclosed location, is a last-ditch attempt to prevent postal staff going on strike on Thursday and Friday Royal Mail is to hold last-ditch talks with union officials today in an attempt to avoid industrial action that could cripple Christmas deliveries. The meeting, at an undisclosed location, …
Read More »Why privatise Royal Mail? – The Northern Scot
Why privatise Royal Mail?The Northern ScotAn OFCOM survey on attitudes to Royal Mail shows more people in Scotland than any other part of the UK support Royal Mail, which is facing privatisation by the UK Government. Angus Robertson has received hundreds of postcards opposing privatisation of …News roundup–Royal Mail statement on …
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