Royal Mail

Doubts about the political viability of Lord Mandelson’s plans to part-privatise Royal Mail are spreading through government, as the recent bout of Labour indiscipline underlines the political risks of confronting backbenchers. More: continued here

Doubts intensify about Royal Mail plansFinancial Times, UK – Alex BarkerBy Alex Barker, Political Correspondent Doubts about the political viability of Lord Mandelson's plans to part-privatise Royal Mail are spreading through government, as the recent bout of Labour indiscipline underlines the political risks of … More: continued here

A North Texas high school is getting ready for its senior prom, including one student, who continues to beat the odds. He’s already getting the royal treatment from a community that embraced him from day one. More: continued here

Hanover Hanover County residents in the nine newly formed recycling districts may order bins online through May 22 at http://www.co.hanover.va.us/works/curbside-recycling.htm. The bins will be delivered next month and service is set to begin July 1 for residents of the Atlee Ridge, Castlewood, Craney Island Farms, Deer Valley, King’s Charter, Madison …

Paltry pay-out for lost parcelSunday Sun, UK – Ian RobsonYOU have to feel sorry for John Baxter after Royal Mail lost a package worth £141 . . . and offered just £8.22 compensation. John said the first class parcel did not arrive at its destination. He said: “It was a snap-on air impact …

Los Angeles Times Cruise lines rile passengers, tourism officials by avoiding …Los Angeles Times, CA – Hugo MartínBrian Capt, a passenger on Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas, who departed from San Pedro on Sunday for a seven-day cruise of the Mexican Riviera with his wife and four children, said via e-mail his …

Now Brown retreats on Royal MailTimes Online, UK – Jonathan Oliver, Isabel OakeshottGORDON BROWN was preparing for a third embarrassing climbdown last night as the government signalled full-scale retreat over plans to privatise the Royal Mail. Following last week's defeats over the Gurkhas and MPs' expenses, allies of the prime … More: continued here

GORDON BROWN was preparing for a third embarrassing climbdown last night as the government signalled full-scale retreat over plans to privatise the Royal Mail. More: continued here

Nottingham protest against Royal Mail privatisationThis is Nottingham, UKSOME 500 people marched through Nottingham's streets today protesting against Government plans to privatise Royal Mail. The protest is being organised by the Communication Workers Union as part of the Keep The Post Public campaign. …Postal workers stage 24-hour strikeScotsmanUK Postal Workers Fed …

Props n Frocks Introduces 3 New Shipping Methods for Costume DeliveryAim168 Real Estate (press release), United Arab EmiratesWhile ordering for costume products, customers need to choose from any of our newly introduced shipping options called Royal Mail First Class Recorded, Royal Mail 2/3 Day Tracked, Royal Mail Special Delivery or existing …