Royal Mail

Don't make me retire, says Wootton Bassett postieNorth Wiltshire and Kennet Gazette & HeraldPostwoman Jenny Frayling is fighting to overturn a ruling by the Royal Mail that she must retire when she reaches 65. Ms Frayling, who turns 65 in July, …and more » More: continued here

Britain’s new government plans to partially privatize the country’s struggling mail delivery service, Royal Mail. A document released Thursday says the coalition government plans to seek “an injection of private capital” into the government-run company. More: continued here

Telegraph.co.uk Royal Mail Profit Rises 26% on Cuts, ModernizationBusinessWeekMay 20 (Bloomberg) — Royal Mail Group Ltd., the UK's state-owned postal carrier, for which the government said today it's seeking private …Royal Mail profits jump 26%The GuardianRoyal Mail part-privatisation planned by coalitionBBC NewsPlans to part-privatise Royal Mail relaunchedAFPReuters UK –Times Online –Financial Timesall …

National Grid profits hit £2.2bnOne News Page (blog)Business secretary determined to press ahead with Royal Mail restructuring, risking stand-off with… National Grid was under pressure as the blue-chip …and more » More: continued here

The new coalition government said on Thursday that it was relaunching plans to part-privatise Royal Mail, which had been ditched by the former Labour administration last year. More: continued here

Hampstead and Highgate Express Royal Mail accused of "health and safety madness" over Hampstead letterbox closureHampstead and Highgate ExpressA Royal Mail spokeswoman said: "We would like to apologise to any customers affected by the closure of this post box." Informal talks are being held to try …Post box closed because …

May 20 (Bloomberg) — Royal Mail Group Ltd., the U.K.’s state-owned postal carrier, for which the government said today it’s seeking private capital, said full-year profit rose 26 percent as it cut jobs and invested in technology. More: continued here

The latest proposal is now expected to sail through the Commons because selling off the Royal Mail is a core Lib Dem policy and the Conservatives also back privatisation plans. More: continued here

Daily Mail Vince Cable planning to part-privatise the Royal MailTelegraph.co.ukRoyal Mail is set to be part-privatised under plans being drawn up by the Government – although Britain's post office network will stay in state hands, …Vince Cable plans new attempt to privatise Royal MailThe GuardianCable offers to take on pension …

Daily Mail Profits rise at Birmingham delivery firm UK MailThe Birmingham PostThe boss of Birmingham delivery firm UK Mail has said he is pleased subcontractor Royal Mail has resolved its strike issues as the company reported a rise …Vince Cable plans new attempt to privatise Royal MailThe GuardianCable offers to …