Royal Mail

The Liberal Democrats have set out a series of proposals in response to the Government’s strongly criticised plans to part-privatise the Royal Mail. More: continued here

Daily Mail Royal Mail Privatisation – Balloon Goes UpHell Mail, UKHellmail exclusive: A small crowd gathered as hundreds of balloons were released in front of Manchester Town Hall in Albert Square this morning, one balloon for each year of Royal Mail's entire history. The event marked a protest against plans by …

Labour’s Royal Mail rebels should back down because the Tories may soon get power and impose a tougher deal, Lord Mandelson warned. The Business Secretary said it was the current Government’s “last throw of the dice” at reforming the postal service, after a decade of failing to find consensus. More: …

Labour’s Royal Mail rebels should back down because the Tories may soon get power and impose a tougher deal, Lord Mandelson warned. More: continued here

The plan to part-privatise Royal Mail is the “last throw of the dice” to secure its future, says Lord Mandelson. More: continued here

guardian.co.uk Jade Goody Christened in UK HospitalOK! Magazine, NYThe ceremony took place in the chapel of London's Royal Marsden Hospital, where 27-year-old Jade is currently under medical supervision. According to The Daily Mail, Jade sat in a wheelchair with 4-year-old son Freddie on her lap during the service. …HOSPITAL BAPTISM FOR …

San Francisco Chronicle Royal Hawaiian RedoSan Francisco Chronicle,  USAPerformers included trumpeter Chris Botti, slack-key guitar whiz Makana and 101-year-old ukulele sensation Bill Tapia — who also played the Royal's first opening gala. Be among the first three to e-mail me the correct answer, along with your street … More: continued …

Telegraph.co.uk 'No alternative' to mail sell-offBBC News, UKLord Mandelson: 'This is a much better deal… than anything any alternative government would offer' The plan to part-privatise Royal Mail is the "last throw of the dice" to secure the future of the postal service, Lord Mandelson has said. …Mandelson's novel spin aims …

Anger at mail ban over bitten postmanSunday Sun, UKRoyal Mail bosses have sent letters to the residents — ironically delivered by a postman — saying deliveries will be stopped until “actions have been taken to guarantee the safety of our staff”. They say they are being unfairly penalised for the … …

War hero postman nominated for Royal Mail bravery awardGlasgow Sunday Mail, UKNow the sergeant is to be honoured by his employer after his manager nominated him for a Royal Mail 1st Class People Award. Iain, of Burntisland, Fife, was posted to the troubled war zone with fellow members of A Company …