Royal Mail

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

Telegraph.co.uk PM seeks deal with rebel MPs over Royal Mailguardian.co.uk, UKGordon 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. The aides have been examining …

Daily Mail Brown revolt grows: Chief Whip 'stirs rebels' as Harman rules out …Daily Mail, UK – James ChapmanBy James Chapman Gordon Brown was facing a critical test of his faltering authority last night as Cabinet warfare erupted over plans to sell off part of the Royal Mail. One of the Prime Minister's …

Times Online Royal Mail vote could deal fatal blow to Gordon Brown's authorityTimes Online, UK – Francis ElliottDavid 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. Downing Street insisted last night …

The SNP will this week bring opposition to UK Government plans to part-privatise the Royal Mail to the Scottish Parliament. More: continued here

Delegator could bid for Group One glory in the St James’s Palace Stakes at Royal Ascot after finishing second in the stanjames.com 2000 Guineas. More: continued here

Campaigners against the controversial plans to part-privatise Royal Mail urged the government to review proposals as it was reported that Gordon Brown was preparing a climbdown over the issue. More: continued here