Royal Mail

Royal Mail sell-off on hold amid fears of MP rebellionMirror.co.uk, UKIn a major climbdown, the Prime Minister looks unlikely to press ahead with the controversial Postal Services Bill this month. There is no date for the legislation on the parliamentary order papers in June. It could be introduced in July, … …

Saturday, June 6, Hollywood ParkESPNDefending champion ARTISTE ROYAL scored by a neck in this race last year, but top weight on the handicap scale goes to MADEO, who totes just 119 pounds. However, the high-weight will give as many as 7 pounds to his rivals with a fairly large spread …

ABC News Royal D-Day row reveals divide over WWII rolesThe Associated PressThe Daily Mail said the queen had been "betrayed" by the "sorry shambles" over the event. After days of diplomatic dallying, Buckingham Palace said Tuesday that Sarkozy had sent an invitation to the queen's son and heir, Prince Charles …

Marketing Week Royal Mail Group needs clarity on fundingTimes Online, UKWhen it was announced that I was to become chairman of Royal Mail Group, friends reacted in one of two ways: either they thought I was completely mad or, like my grandson, thought I would be delivering the mail. Neither, of …

MAIL COMMENT: A pointless cutDaily Mail, UKBy Daily Mail Comment Labour's time in power may be drawing to a close, but it's too late for our once great Royal Mail. The second post axed, millions of letters lost, stamp prices soaring above inflation, and thousands of post offices closed. … More: …

Postal Union Steps Up Pressure On Labour MPsHell Mail, UKThe Communication Workers Union, the union which represents the majority of the UK's Royal Mail workforce, wrote directly to all Labour MPs today, highlighting it's opposition to the part-privatisation of the state-owned postal operator. …Postal workers vote in favour of pan-London strikeEnfield …

Royal Mail Being Left To Rot – CounterpointHell Mail, UKI think Mark White's article (Royal Mail Being Left To Rot) suggesting "interference by the union" in his feature is a little unfortunate, as it implies the Union is wholly negative towards the future of the business. I think I understand he …

When actor Mark Feuerstein heard USA Network had greenlit Royal Pains (premiering tonight, 10 ET/PT), he left a playful voice-mail for friend and series co-creator Andrew Lenchewski. It told “Chewy” he had decided to star in the medical comedy/drama. More: continued here

Telegraph.co.uk Mandelson remains resolute in his support of Gordon Brownguardian.co.uk, UKBrown, in turn, has supported Mandelson over his highly contested plans for the partial privatisation of Royal Mail, in the face of a huge backbench revolt. After being ejected from Cabinet twice over personal errors, this crisis also gives Mandelson …Video: …

Postal workers vote in favour of pan-London strikeEnfield & Haringey Independent, UKMartin Walsh, CWU London spokesperson, said: “We're fighting against unacceptable attacks on jobs and services in Royal Mail at a time when the company is performing well. “Strike action is a last resort for our members who can ill afford …