Royal Mail

Flanked by her first royal bodyguard, Kate Middleton looked more like a princess than ever on the ski slopes. She is not entitled to official security until she becomes engaged to Prince William. But in the Swiss Alps yesterday, the 26-year-old was accompanied by one of his armed Scotland Yard …

Politicians are backing a campaign to stop Royal Mail from moving postal jobs out of the city. Stoke-on-Trent MPs Mark Fisher, Rob Flello and Joan Walley have all called for jobs to remain in the city after plans were unveiled to … More: continued here

Jon Trickett: Cold wind of change could blow away precious post …Yorkshire Post, UK –6 hours agoDue to a series of directives, the Royal Mail must now compete with large private firms for the delivery of post over a certain weight. … More: continued here

Postal workers will hold another meeting before they decide how to tackle Royal Mail’s plan to close a Stoke-on-Trent delivery office. Members of the Communication Workers’ Union met last night after learning 200 jobs could be lost if the company’s … More: continued here

COUNTY'S POPULARITY GROWSDerby Evening Telegraph, UK –10 hours agoA survey by Royal Mail has shown that 1895 new householders were tempted into the county between September 2006 and August last year. … More: continued here

A ballot of Royal Mail managers rejects proposals to change their pension, leading to the threat of strikes. More: continued here

Cartridge World is announced DHL’s partner for new alternative …The Franchise Magazine, UK –1 hour agoThe service provides a cost-effective alternative to the Royal Mail’s parcel delivery service and is available at 50 of Cartridge World’s stores nationwide. … More: continued here

Direct mailers count cost of mail strikesPrintWeek, UK –22 hours agoThe prospect of more Royal Mail strikes and continuing disruption to the postal service could lead marketers to switch from printed direct mail to other …Royal Mail confirms that industrial action harmed servicesGibbons Stamp Monthlyall 2 news articles More: continued here

BBC News Royal Mail pension plans rejectedBBC News, UK –27 minutes agoRoyal Mail managers have voted to reject the company's proposed pension changes, increasing the threat of strike action. Unite advised staff to reject the … More: continued here

AMV and Proximity to retain Royal MailBrand Republic (subscription), UK –5 hours ago… Abbott Mead Vickers BBDO and Proximity are tipped to retain the £5 million advertising and £4 million direct marketing accounts for Royal Mail. … More: continued here