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Africa AhoyArab NewsBy ROGER HARRISON | ARAB NEWS Commodore of the Union Castle fleet William Byles, captain of the venerable Royal Mail steamer Edinburgh Castle had his thumb on the fire alarm button. Through the ship, short bursts of clanging bells shrilled and … More: continued here

U.K. Budget Finds 28 Billion-Pound Windfall, Sunday Times SaysBloombergA state takeover of the Royal Mail's pension fund generated a 28 billion-pound ($44.3 billion) windfall for the UK's budget, the Sunday Times reported, without naming its source. The transfer requires European Union approval, which is expected within …and more » More: continued …

Business & Consumer News: MPs back Royal Mail proposed plans to increase price …Scottish Daily RecordMPs TODAY supported Royal Mail's plan to increase the price of stamps, despite expressing concerns about the impact on vulnerable consumers and small firms. The Business Select Committee said it was "appropriate" for first class …

Daily Mail We are looking for work – Princess Beatrice says she wants a job, not a life …Daily MailBy Daily Mail Reporter Princess Beatrice wants to become a career woman and find a job rather than devote herself to carrying out royal duties. The 23-year-old princess, who is fifth …

Risborough mail protestors take fight to LondonBucks Free PressPROTESTORS from Princes Risborough stood outside Royal Mail's HQ in London on Wednesday demanding to keep their delivery office in their town. The sorting office in Bell Street has already been sold but campaigners hope Royal Mail will consider keeping … More: …

Postboxes in Colne sealed up after set of keys is stolenLancashire TelegraphRoyal Mail sealed the nine post boxes across the town to stop post being stolen as a result of the keys theft on Wednesday afternoon. They will remain closed to the public for the rest of the weekend and …

Mail models raise £1k with charity calendarThis is KentWearing nothing but mail bags, staff at the Royal Mail's Faversham depot posed for the daring 2012 calendar to raise money for the charity. Two of their colleagues, Mick Nutting and Dave Cooper, were cared for at Pilgrims Hospice Canterbury. More: continued …

Pendle Today GEOFF CRAMBIE: Days when mail was sorted in ColnePendle TodayYes, captured here are the postmen of yesteryear hard at work in the early morning at the Royal Mail Sorting Office at Nos 35 to 43 Albert Road, Colne. Given to me many years ago by my former fellow …

ChiswickW4.com Changes To Postal System May Delay MailChiswickW4.comA drop in the number of letters being posted has prompted the Royal Mail in Chiswick to reorganise its delivery routes which may delay post to some Chiswick customers. More people are shopping on-line, leading to heavier parcels being delivered locally … More: …

Royal Mail Group roster review prompts SME complaintsResearch MagazineUK— A review of the Royal Mail Group's market research roster has prompted complaints that it shuts out small and medium-sized businesses from competing by excluding companies under £3m in turnover. The framework is set to run for three years, … More: …