Royal Mail

CWU unhappy over lack of concessions on Royal Mail privatisationBrand Republic, UKby Daniel Farey-Jones, Brand Republic 26-Feb-09, 14:45 LONDON – The leader of the Communication Workers Union has given a negative reception to the draft bill paving the way for the partial privatisation of the Royal Mail, claiming it contains no …

Royal Mail's second-class proposalsguardian.co.uk, UKWithin that Warwick agreement was a clear commitment to maintaining Royal Mail in the public sector: "We have set out a vision of a wholly publicly owned, integrated Royal Mail group in good health providing customers with an excellent service and its … More: continued here

Sky News Mandelson Bid To Head Off Postal RevoltSky News, UKThe Government will today attempt to head off a growing revolt over its plans to part privatise the Royal Mail. In a bid to appease critics it will pledge to enshrine in law that the organisation will remain publicly owned. … …

Mirror.co.uk Peter Mandelson bid to buy off Royal Mail rebelsMirror.co.uk, UKBy Jason Beattie Deputy Political Editor 26/02/2009 Peter Mandelson today offers an olive branch to Labour rebels over his plans to sell off part of the Royal Mail. Writing exclusively in the Mirror, the Business Secretary vows to create laws to …

InTheNews.co.uk Royal Mail bill introduced to LordsInTheNews.co.uk, UKPeers were surprised last night by business secretary Peter Mandelson's decision to introduce a divisive bill for part-privatisation of the Royal Mail. That did not stop Lord Clarke, a former postman and Labour lord, shouting "shame on you" at Lord … More: continued here

Thursday other news items: Bigger role sought for ECB in bank …ReutersThe full details of the government's controversial bill to part-privatise Royal Mail will be published later. But in a letter to the Guardian, the leaders of eight unions condemned the plans as damaging and unpopular. The legislation will propose …

Politics.co.uk Royal Mail bill introduced to LordsPolitics.co.uk, UKPeers were surprised by business secretary Peter Mandelson's decision to introduce a divisive bill for part-privatisation of the Royal Mail. That did not stop Lord Clarke, a former postman and Labour lord, shouting "shame on you" at Lord Mandelson as … More: continued here

Royal Mail plans could trigger biggest rebellion yetBelfast Telegraph, United KingdomThe Government will map out its plans to sell off part of the Royal Mail today, fuelling fresh controversy and increased anger from opponents, including a growing number of Labour MPs. Gordon Brown now faces his biggest rebellion since becoming Prime …

Royal Mail's marketing initiative backed by IPA chief SutherlandBrand Republic, UKby Noelle McElhatton, Marketing Direct 25-Feb-09, 13:55 LONDON – A major new Royal Mail information initiative to promote direct mail, set for launch in early March, is "badly needed", according to Rory Sutherland, the new president of the Institute of …Royal …

MANDY BID TO BUY OFF MAIL REBELSMirror.co.uk, UKBy Jason Beattie Deputy Political Editor 26/02/2009 Peter Mandelson today offers an olive branch to Labour rebels over his plans to sell off part of the Royal Mail. Writing exclusively in the Mirror, the Business Secretary vows to create laws to … More: continued …