Royal Mail

Downing Street rejects claims it has been talking about alternatives to the part-privatisation of Royal Mail. More: continued here

Gordon Brown’s aides have been in private talks with leaders of the Labour rebellion over the future of Royal Mail in an effort to avert another Commons revolt which could fatally weaken the prime minister’s authority. More: continued here

David Cameron holds Gordon Brown’s political life in his hands after the Prime Minister’s decision to risk a Commons defeat over the Royal Mail sell-off next month, senior government figures believe. More: continued here

LONDON, May 4 (Reuters) – Aides to British Prime Minister Gordon Brown are examining proposals to turn the state-owned postal company Royal Mail into a not-for-profit company, instead of pursuing plans to sell a minority stake to the private sector, the Guardian newspaper said on Tuesday. The move would be an attempt to head off…

The head of the postal regulator has added to concern over a Dutch postal group buying a stake in Royal Mail by raising competition issues, The Times has learnt. More: continued here

Times Online UK Brown's aides looking at Royal Mail plan-reportReutersLONDON, May 4 (Reuters) – Aides to British Prime Minister Gordon Brown are examining proposals to turn the state-owned postal company Royal Mail [GBPO.UL] into a not-for-profit company, instead of pursuing plans to sell a minority stake to the private …PM seeks deal with rebel MPs…

Gadling Drunk mailman threatens mayhem, grounded for half decadeGadling, CA – Tom Johansmeyerby Tom Johansmeyer on May 4th 2009 at 7:30PM Robert Russell had added "former" to his "mail carrier" title after being laid off by Royal Mail. So, he took a trip to Malaga, Spain. This isn't unusual; plenty of people do something nice for themselves …Drunken…

New York Times: Porous Border With Pakistan Could Hinder US TroopsThe Times, South AfricaGordon Brown's aides have been in private talks with leaders of the Labour rebellion over the future of Royal Mail to avert another Commons revolt. The aides have been examining proposals to turn Royal Mail into a not-for-profit company instead of … More:…

Post watchdog concerned about would-be Royal Mail buyersTimes Online, UK – Christine BuckleyThe head of the postal regulator has added to concern over a Dutch postal group buying a stake in Royal Mail by raising competition issues, The Times has learnt. Tim Brown, chief executive of Postcomm, said in a letter to John Grogan, Labour MP for …Deutsche…

Little-known Newmarket trainer Robert Cowell was left dreaming of Royal Ascot after High Spice made an impressive debut at his local track. More: continued here