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LONDON — A £5.9-billion ($11.4-billion) writedown on risky assets sent Royal Bank of Scotland to a first-half loss of £691-million – better than feared, but still one of the biggest losses in British history. More: continued here

Royal Mail blunder leads to investigationSommerset County Gazette, UK –58 minutes agoCraig said he spent 15 minutes on the phone to Royal Mail’s complaint line before being told there was no way of finding out who delivered the post in his …Village post office closes after 100 yearsOxford Mailall 2 news articles …

LADBROKES yesterday said unfavourable results from Euro 2008 and Royal Ascot reduced first-half profits at its high street betting shop business. More: continued here

JOB cuts and strike action could be on the cards after the Royal Mail announced proposals to close part of Oldham’s mail centre. Union officials said jobs could be lost and feared that half of all current workers will not find alternative work within the Royal Mail. More: continued here

Royal Mail challenged in age rowNorthampton Chronicle & Echo, UK –4 hours agoRoyal Mail has been challenged on its age discrimination policies after trade union members were dismissed on the grounds of ill health without the same … More: continued here

Royal Mail set to axe 35000 jobs claim union leadersMirror.co.uk, UK –Aug 7, 2008By Clinton Manning 7/08/2008 Up to 35000 jobs could be axed with the closure of dozens of Royal Mail sorting offices, union leaders claimed last night. … More: continued here

Royal Mail says “Ask Sarah”ITWeb, South Africa –2 hours agoBY VICKY BURGER , ITWEB PORTALS CONTENT / RELATIONSHIP MANAGER As part of its drive to increase self-service, the UK's Royal Mail is delivering enhanced … More: continued here

Royal Mail scraps deliveries down farm tracksDarlington and Stockton Times, UK –1 hour agoTHE Royal Mail has been criticised for scrapping deliveries to rural homes because of concerns over access via farm tracks. Villagers in East Cleveland, …'Beginning of the end' fears over postal serviceNidderdale HeraldMP calls mail ruling ‘pathetic nonsense’Darlington and …

Anger over sealed post boxRoss-Shire Journal, UK –3 hours agoBy Hector Mackenzie A ROSS-shire village left without a post office after the latest round of closures will now also be left without a post box, Royal Mail…Village post office closes after 100 yearsOxford Mailall 2 news articles More: continued here

140 dog attacks on Lancashire's postiesLancashire Telegraph, UK –1 hour agoRoyal Mail is campaigning for owners to keep dogs under control and has issued high-pitch sonic alarms to their staff so they can fend off dog attacks. … More: continued here