BBC News New cabinet 'tested' on post planBBC News, UKPushing ahead with plans to part-privatise the Royal Mail is "the test" of Gordon Brown's reshuffled cabinet, says Tory frontbencher Ken Clarke. He said the next steps on the plans would show whether the government was capable of "big decisions". … More: continued here
Mail service 'being pared to the bone'Hexham Courant, United Kingdom“They (Royal Mail) don't care what time the mail is delivered – they just want to make their savings,” he said. “Basically the policy is 'get it delivered as cheaply as possible and sod the customer'. “Royal Mail made £321 million in profit during the ……
Times Online Post unions must deliver a solutionguardian.co.uk, UKRoyal Mail is braced for further industrial unrest, with unions expected to ballot more regions for strike action as early as this week. It follows the vote last week by postal workers in London to stage a 24-hour walkout this Friday. …British postal workers to strike next week…
Lorraine Kelly made honorary member of the Black Watch as she has a right royal time at Queen’s birthday celebrations More: continued here
Alan Johnson eyes ID card U-turnTimes Online, UKThis comes as another key policy, the part-privatisation of Royal Mail, is on the verge of being abandoned amid a revolt by Labour backbenchers. Dumping the identity card programme would make Johnson popular among party backbenchers and could boost his … More: continued here
Man in mail protestTeleText, UKA Carlisle man is holding the Royal Mail to ransom after he was charged a £1 handling fee to retrieve a birthday card sent from his mother. Donald Huddart, of Lawson Street, is refusing to re-direct a letter he received for Lawson Street, Aspatria, … More: continued here
Cumberland News Carlisle man holds letter 'hostage' until Royal Mail pays ransomCumberland News, UKBy Steph Johnson A Carlisle man is holding the Royal Mail to ransom in protest over its charges. Donald Huddart had to pay additional postage plus a £1 handling fee in order to retrieve a birthday card from his mum. He didn't mind…
Ministers plan public services reforms before summer recessWalesOnline, United KingdomDecisions are still to be taken on whether to press ahead with the part-privatisation of Royal Mail, an idea opposed by some members of the Cabinet. Business Secretary Lord Mandelson, an advocate of the plan, said a decision by postal workers in London … More: continued here
VOTE: Town postmark will disappearThis Is Lancashire, UKROYAL Mail has said there will be no U-turn on its decision to scrap the Bolton postmark from next year. Bolton Council sent a letter to postal bosses last month after councillors agreed unanimously to back a motion, put forward by Conservative leader … More: continued here
A look at some notable company name changesThe Associated Press_Post Office Group to Consignia to Royal Mail— The government-run company that runs Britain's mail service changed its name to Consignia in 2001. It lasted a little more than a year before the company switched over to Royal Mail Group PLC. More: continued here