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Royal Mail share sale to go aheadFinancialAdvice.co.uk, UKDespite serious concerns from the UK public, unions and a growing number of Labour backbenchers Lord Mandelson has revealed that the government is still going ahead with the sale of a 30% stake in the Royal Mail. It was thought that the deal was …

Computing staff, Computing , Monday 1 June 2009 at 12:06:00 CVC private equity group reported to be favoured partner due to proposed investment in IT The future of Royal Mail’s technology is set to become a key factor in the potential part-privatisation of the organisation, according to reports emerging over …

UK Government plans for part-privatisation of Royal Mail are in ruins after it emerged that the first round of offers fell well short of expectations. More: continued here

The delights of IT customer service… no, reallyPC Pro, UKWithout exception, the web-based services I've used have been flawless – for example, using the Royal Mail redirection service online is 50 times easier than going into a Post Office (if you can still find one) and filling in a box-ridden form. …

South London Press Today Postal strike looms over job cutsFinancial Times, UKThe Communication Workers Union said its members in the capital had overwhelmingly backed strikes over “arbitrary” cuts, although it held back from naming any strike dates and said it hoped for progress in talks with Royal Mail.Lambeth posties take a …

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Dutch mail company TNT NV denied on Monday it had made a bid for Royal Mail, but said it was still interested in the company and will consult shareholders if it does make an offer. More: continued here

BBC News Kill the competition: GM filing due … postal push … home hopeTimes Online, UKDaily Telegraph: Lord Mandelson, the Business Secretary, will push ahead with the sale of 30 per cent of Royal Mail despite wide opposition and no bids. The Times: A shortage of new homes for sale in …

The Government may postpone a Commons showdown over the Royal Mail sell-off, Lord Mandelson hinted yesterday. More: continued here

The Government says it remains committed to selling a stake in Royal Mail, despite speculation that it is considering ditching its plans after failing to secure a high enough bid. More: continued here