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Developers keen to acquire Royal Mail's Rathbone Place siteBusiness Sale ReportOne of the West End's largest commercial property developments is set to be constructed on Royal Mail's Rathbone Place premises just off London's Oxford Street. A handful of major commercial property development giants are showing … More: continued here

Local MP stands against PO privatisationQueensferry ToodayMP Graeme Morrice renewed his call this week for the government to end Royal Mail privatisation plans that could result in over 9000 UK post office closures. The new survey of sub-postmasters, commissioned by the Communication Workers Union, …and more » More: continued here

Royal Mail scheme to promote 'better direct mail'Business Strata – Business NewsSmaller companies have been urged to look at ways to engage customers in online discussions, which may include the use of B2B data and business email lists, to encourage and retain loyalty. Phil Kingsland, site director at knowthenet.org.uk, … …

Engineers walk out in van tracking row at Royal Mail depotStoke & StaffordshireBy louise psyllides louise.psyllides@thesentinel.co.uk WORKERS who maintain Royal Mail offices could take further industrial action in a row over the use of tracking devices in their vans, union representatives have warned. Members of the Communication … More: continued …

The Guardian Pace Names Leighton ChairmanMultichannel NewsLeighton is former CEO of supermarket chain ADSA (now owned by Wal-Mart Stores) and former chairman of the Royal Mail. He has joined the board and is expected to be appointed chairman over the summer. Leighton currently is a director of British Sky …Pace …

Official figures show Crewe had worst postal service in mainland Britain last yearCrewe ChronicleCREWE had the worst postal service in mainland Britain over an entire year – according to Royal Mail's own report. Figures just released reveal between March 2010 and March this year, an average of 85.4% of first …

Excellent post serviceThe StarRoyal Mail first class stamps cost 46p. Royal Mail quality of service for next day delivery is set at 93%. From the quality of service report to April 2011, Royal Mail first class next day delivery is 93.7% (ie although Royal Mail is going through … More: …

Royal Mail has apologised after hundreds of children were left waiting up to 72 hours before finding out which secondary school they will be transferring to in September. Related Stories ‘Spy cameras’ target student protesters ‘Spy cameras’ target student protesters as young as 16 Call for Education Minister John O’Dowd …

Pandora's box for LeightonFinancial TimesPace might be hoping that former Asda boss Allan Leighton will sprinkle some management magic on the TV set-top box maker, but there are some situations that are even out of the control of the well-respected ex-chairman of Royal Mail. … More: continued here

Royal Mail apology for transfer letter delayBelfast TelegraphRoyal Mail has apologised after hundreds of children were left waiting up to 72 hours before finding out which secondary school they will be transferring to in September. Letters confirming the school choices had been due to arrive on Saturday. …and more » More: …