Royal Mail

PRESS DIGEST – Financial Times – May 9Reuters –27 minutes agoA sharp drop last year in the number of items posted and the impact of competition from the private sector have caused the Royal Mail's [GBPO. … More: continued here

The “universal” Royal Mail service, which delivers letters anywhere in the country for one price, has made a loss for the first time in 160 years. Chief executive Adam Crozier said that without urgent help, the service will struggle to survive. More:

Royal Mail Postman Dumped Mail In BinsHell Mail, UK –11 hours agoThomas, who had been employed by Royal Mail for just two months was questioned by Royal Mail investigators after residents complained that they had recieved … More: continued here

The Royal Mail’s profits have fallen by almost a third to £162 million, the lowest figure for five years. The letters business recorded a loss of £3 million because of a sharp decline in mail volumes as well as the impact of competition in the postal industry. More: continued here

Royal Mail losses could see rise in stamp pricesTelegraph.co.uk, United Kingdom –1 hour agoBy Harry Wallop and Graham Tibbetts The price of stamps could increase to help shore up finances at the Royal Mail, campaigners warned last night, … More: continued here

The Royal Mail’s profits have fallen by almost a third to £162 million, the lowest figure for five years. The letters business recorded a loss of £3 million because of a sharp decline in mail volumes as well as the impact of competition in the postal industry. More: continued here

Royal Mail called today for price controls to be lifted after admitting it is now handling 3m letters a day fewer than it was a year ago More: continued here

MSN UK News Royal Mail Profits Down By Almost A ThirdSky News, UK –6 hours agoThe Royal Mail's profits have fallen by almost a third to £162m – the lowest figure for five years. The universal postal service under which letters are …Royal Mail loses £200m as post bag shrinksTimes OnlineFewer letters …

The Royal Mail’s profits have fallen by almost a third to £162 million, the lowest figure for five years. More: continued here

Royal Mail van hits Mansfield houseMansfield Chad, UK –4 hours agoBy Nick Brimacombe A ROYAL Mail van smashed into the front window of a house on Valley View in the Berry Hill area of Mansfield at around 8.50am on Thursday … More: continued here