Royal Mail

Royal Mail bosses and union leaders will hold more talks in an attempt to stop the postal strikes. More: continued here

Businesses switch more deliveries to couriersFinancial TimesMany are reluctant to abandon Royal Mail completely, however, saying that few alternatives can compete with it for cost, especially on small items such as …and more » More: continued here

Post Strike Continues As Fresh Talks PlannedSky NewsThe postal workers' union and Royal Mail will resume talks later aimed at resolving their dispute, according to Sky sources. To view this content you need … More: continued here

Strikes could turn into longer walkouts after the collapse of talks with the Royal Mail CWU leader says. More: continued here

Jobs fears played downDoncaster TodayROYAL Mail has played down fears that jobs are to be lost at the Doncaster sorting office due to work being transferred to Sheffield. …and more » More: continued here

How big is the Royal Mail backlog?guardian.co.ukRoyal Mail management is accused of downplaying the backlog of undelivered items. Photograph: Martin Godwin While the blame game continues between Royal… More: continued here

Amateur Photographer Royal Mail: Don't blame postmen over unpaid camera taxAmateur PhotographerThe Royal Mail has defended its postmen following claims they are largely responsible for failing to collect import duty and VAT from customers, …and more » More: continued here

Times Online Tories plan to sell off all of strike-hit Royal Mailguardian.co.ukPhotograph: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images The Conservatives are backing the total privatisation of Royal Mail and believe bidders will be more willing to …UK Union Begins 3 Days of Mail Strikes, Says Talks ProgressBloomberguk Mail Workers Stage Nationwide StrikeWall …

The latest three-day Royal Mail strikes are set to go ahead today (29 October) as the CWU warned that there was every prospect that longer strikes could take place. More: continued here

Royal Mail bosses in suits were seen carrying bags filled with mail from offices in central London, with one even hiring a taxi to ensure customers got their post. More: continued here