May 25 (Bloomberg) — The new U.K. coalition government will sell a stake in Royal Mail Group Ltd., the national postal service, something the previous Labour government failed to do in the face of union opposition. More: continued here
Read More »Will Sarah Ferguson’s fall from royal favor be permanent this time?
LONDON — The Daily Mail’s front-page headline on Monday perhaps best captures the question swirling in royal circles: “Now Will Andrew Throw Her Out?” Sarah Duchess of York – Business – Prince Andrew Duke of York – Recreation – News of the World More: continued here
Read More »Queen’s speech: list of bills – Financial Times
Financial Times Queen's speech: list of billsFinancial TimesPostal Services Bill: Legislation to allow the partial privatisation of Royal Mail, to “resolve the problems” surrounding its deficit, and potential changes …Queen's speech 2010 – at a glanceThe Guardianall 4 news articles » More: continued here
Read More »Postman gets Royal Mail ‘1st Class’ award after tackling bomb – East London Advertiser
East London Advertiser Postman gets Royal Mail'1st Class' award after tackling bombEast London AdvertiserPOSTMAN Ramesh Singh has been named London regional winner of Royal Mail's First Class People awards for his bravery after a home-made bomb …Tenby postie presented Royal Mail First Class Award by One Show presenter …Western TelegraphGVs …
Read More »UK to Sell Stake in Royal Mail to Fund Service Improvements – BusinessWeek
Daily Mail UK to Sell Stake in Royal Mail to Fund Service ImprovementsBusinessWeekMay 25 (Bloomberg) — The new UK coalition government will sell a stake in Royal Mail Group Ltd., the national postal service, …Royal Mail privatisation proposedThe Press AssociationUnion warns Royal Mail it will fight plans for privatisationThe GuardianStrike …
Read More »Queen’s speech 2010: Coalition announces school, welfare and budget reforms – The Guardian
Channel 4 News Queen's speech 2010: Coalition announces school, welfare and budget reformsThe GuardianVincent Cable, the business secretary, will take charge of a postal services bill that will allow for the part-privatisation of Royal Mail. …Bill to sell stake in Royal Mail to go aheadFinancial TimesQueens speech: summary of key …
Read More »UK to Sell Stake in Royal Mail to Fund Service Improvements – Bloomberg
UK to Sell Stake in Royal Mail to Fund Service ImprovementsBloombergMay 25 (Bloomberg) — The new UK coalition government will sell a stake in Royal Mail Group Ltd., the national postal service, … More: continued here
Read More »Royal Mail privatisation proposed – The Press Association
Telegraph.co.uk Royal Mail privatisation proposedThe Press AssociationThe Government said there was a commitment to keep the Post Office in public ownership and raised the prospect of "employee engagement" in the Royal Mail. …Union warns Royal Mail it will fight plans for privatisationThe GuardianStrike threat over Royal Mail plansFinancial TimesMail and …
Read More »Repeat Freepost charges ‘could be costing charities millions’ – Third Sector
Repeat Freepost charges 'could be costing charities millions'Third SectorRoyal Mail has conceded that charities could be charged multiple times for using Freepost envelopes after a small … More: continued here
Read More »Coalition government faces union battle over Royal Mail plans
The coalition government was set to find itself on a collision course with unions today over the sensitive subject of Royal Mail privatisation. More: continued here
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