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The Royal Mail is planning to shut a sorting office in a Powys town which could result in a “major decline”, a councillor claims. More: continued here

Marketing Week Royal Mail price hike for businesses “unacceptable”Marketing WeekThe planned Royal Mail price rise for business mail will have a “far greater” impact on mail volumes than the Royal Mail estimates, according to the Direct Marketing Association (DMA). Regulator Postcomm proposed allowing Royal Mail to raise the price … …

Postie stole hundreds of parcels from mailBristol Evening PostInvestigators from the Royal Mail found the stash of stolen parcels containing gifts and more than £2000 in cash and vouchers at the home of Dawn Guy after setting a trap for the 27-year-old. Her bosses planted two envelopes, one containing euro …

Hundreds To Join Protest Over Royal Mail Sell Off In NottinghamallvoicesBy INVIGILATOR A protest against government plans to sell off the Royal Mail is expected to attract hundreds of people. The protest is taking place in Nottingham on Saturday 19 February. The protest is being organised by the Communication Workers …

Keep an eye on the mailbox — Britain’s Prince William and bride-to-be Kate Middleton have sent out invitations to their hotly anticipated royal wedding to about 1,900 guests. More: continued here

Marketing 101: Follow consumers across media123Print.com"The Brand Science study shows the growing importance of integrated campaigns and the effective role direct mail plays alongside other marketing activities," said Antony Miller, head of media development for Britain's Royal Mail. … More: continued here

Hell Mail Hundreds fight Royal Mail privatisationPost and ParcelAround 700 protesters took to the streets of Nottingham in the UK to campaign against the privatisation of Royal Mail on Saturday. Postal workers and residents marched through Beeston before a rally took place at the New Venture Social Club. …Postmen 'are …

Hell Mail Selling Royal Mail – A tough PropositionHell MailIt looks increasingly likely that the UK government will struggle to find a buyer for the Royal Mail that would take on its mail division unless there were more sweeping changes made to the way it operates. Clearly Royal Mail has …

The guest list for the party of the year is out. And there are some snubs and some surprises for the royal wedding. More: continued here

Direct mail must be tailored to recipientsEquimedia Marketing NewsDirect mail campaigns must be targeted at their recipients in order ensure their success. Research from Royal Mail revealed that incorporating direct mail in a marketing campaign can boost its return on investment (ROI) by up to 20 per cent. … More: …