Royal Mail

Carlisle job fears if Royal Mail soldNews & Star, UKBy Chris Story Union leaders fear jobs could be jeopardised at Carlisle’s massive postal depot if a chunk of Royal Mail is sold. The Government came under fire for its so-called part-privatisation yesterday as 500 postal workers protested against the … More: …

Royal Mail bill launchedThe Press AssociationBusiness Secretary Lord Mandelson has introduced controversial proposals to part privatise the Royal Mail. Labour MPs are threatening a large revolt against the plans and Labour peer Lord Clarke of Hampstead, a former postman, shouted "shame on you" as … More: continued here

Direct marketers back Royal Mail part-privatisation planBrand Republic, UKby Matt Williams, Campaign 25-Feb-09, 15:55 LONDON – The direct marketing members of advertising body ISBA have given their broad backing to the Government's plan to part-privatise the Royal Mail. The proposals, which will be introduced by Lord … More: continued here

ITV.com 65% of voters oppose Mandelson's Royal Mail privatisation planguardian.co.uk, UKThat's probably just as well for Lord Mandelson, because the death of Ivan Cameron has coincided with the release of three new stories about the unpopularity of his plans for the partial privatisation of the Royal Mail. Taken together, they suggest …

Postman denies stealing mailIpswich Evening Star, UKProsecutors allege 916 postal packages belonging to Royal Mail Limited were stolen by Appleby between April 19, 2004 and November 7, 2008. It is also alleged that between the same dates the 36-year-old breached his duty as a postal operative by … More: continued here

Small businesses join opposition to Royal Mail saleCityWire.co.uk, UKBy Deborah Hyde | 15:43:13 | 25 February 2009 Nearly half of small businesses in the UK are opposed to plans to part privatise the Royal Mail, saying such a move could harm their business. The government is pushing through plans to sell …

Postal giant to fund new direct mail industry bodyMarketing Week, UKA new free-of-charge industry body focusing on direct mail will provide news, research and case studies for an audience consisting of the UK’s top 3000 advertisers and 500 key agencies. Royal Mail will fund the Mail Media Centre (MMC) on behalf …

ProLogis parcels up Swan Valley hub for Royal MailProperty Week News, UKBy Jennifer Rigby ProLogis and Aviva Investors have completed a deal to build Royal Mail a new distribution centre and mail hub at a 200000 sq ft facility in Northampton. Royal Mail has signed up to occupy 200000 sq ft …

Politics.co.uk Cabinet split over Royal MailPolitics.co.uk, UKBy Matthew West The Cabinet is split over the future of the Royal Mail it has emerged as Harriet Harman was revealed as having attempted to delay the publication of tomorrow's bill before Parliament that will part-privatise the service. … More: continued here

The government’s proposal to part-privatise the Royal Mail receives support from most UK newspapers. More: continued here