Royal Mail

postie's pothole injury halts the mailDerby Evening Telegraph, UKTHE Royal Mail stopped delivering to houses on a Derbyshire street after a postman claimed to have been injured by driving over a pothole. Residents of Bell Lane, in Smalley, were left fuming by the decision, which they branded as "ludicrous", … More: …

Downing Street rejects claims it has been talking about alternatives to the part-privatisation of Royal Mail. More: continued here

Gordon Brown’s aides have been in private talks with leaders of the Labour rebellion over the future of Royal Mail in an effort to avert another Commons revolt which could fatally weaken the prime minister’s authority. More: continued here

David Cameron holds Gordon Brown’s political life in his hands after the Prime Minister’s decision to risk a Commons defeat over the Royal Mail sell-off next month, senior government figures believe. More: continued here

LONDON, May 4 (Reuters) – Aides to British Prime Minister Gordon Brown are examining proposals to turn the state-owned postal company Royal Mail into a not-for-profit company, instead of pursuing plans to sell a minority stake to the private sector, the Guardian newspaper said on Tuesday. The move would be …

The head of the postal regulator has added to concern over a Dutch postal group buying a stake in Royal Mail by raising competition issues, The Times has learnt. More: continued here

Times Online UK Brown's aides looking at Royal Mail plan-reportReutersLONDON, May 4 (Reuters) – Aides to British Prime Minister Gordon Brown are examining proposals to turn the state-owned postal company Royal Mail [GBPO.UL] into a not-for-profit company, instead of pursuing plans to sell a minority stake to the private …PM …

Gadling Drunk mailman threatens mayhem, grounded for half decadeGadling, CA – Tom Johansmeyerby Tom Johansmeyer on May 4th 2009 at 7:30PM Robert Russell had added "former" to his "mail carrier" title after being laid off by Royal Mail. So, he took a trip to Malaga, Spain. This isn't unusual; plenty of people do …

New York Times: Porous Border With Pakistan Could Hinder US TroopsThe Times, South AfricaGordon Brown's aides have been in private talks with leaders of the Labour rebellion over the future of Royal Mail to avert another Commons revolt. The aides have been examining proposals to turn Royal Mail into a not-for-profit …

Little-known Newmarket trainer Robert Cowell was left dreaming of Royal Ascot after High Spice made an impressive debut at his local track. More: continued here