Royal Mail

Firefighter sets up 'blaze' at his workplaceSwindon Advertiser, UK –1 hour agoFirefighters fought through thick smoke at a Royal Mail office as part of a major training exercise. Royal Mail maintenance engineer Ian Gough, … More: continued here

A small suburb of Detroit takes on BAE Systems, alleging the giant British defense contractor funneled payments to a member of the Saudi royal family. The case, involving the city’s pension fund, has players ranging from Tony Blair to a substitute teacher. More: continued here

Everyone loves to pick a winner at Royal Ascot and we find 10 of the best. More: continued here

Is Royal Mail first class or a waste of a stamp?nebusiness.co.uk, UK –2 hours agoTEES businesses stand divided over a proposed shake-up of the UK postal service, including outsourcing some of Royal Mail’s door-to-door deliveries to third …Posting viewsnebusiness.co.ukall 2 news articles More: continued here

Opposition to Bankable in the Royal Hunt Cup could be thin on the ground as James Fanshawe’s Artimino has emerged as a doubtful runner. More: continued here

Michael Bell is considering Saturday’s Doncaster winner Redford for the Britannia Handicap at Royal Ascot next week, a race he took a year ago with Eddie Jock. More: continued here

Times Online Royal Mail stamps launch proves gnash hitic Wales, United Kingdom –2 hours agoTWO up-and-coming Welsh actors helped to launch a limited edition set of new Royal Mail stamps commemorating 50 years of two classic film series. …Royal Mail's Carry On stamps bring infamy to philatelyTimes OnlineDracula stamp gets a launch …

Stan sees red over serviceBasingstoke Gazette, UK –2 hours agoThe 73-year-old said he tried, unsuccessfully, to contact Royal Mail three times to complain because it meant anyone posting a birthday card or paying a … More: continued here

North West strike miseryLDPBusiness, UK –19 minutes agoHowever, there were several large and high-profile walk-outs, including the industrial action taken by Royal Mail workers in the summer. … More: continued here

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