Battle on for Royal Mail officeStockport Express, UKRoyal Mail wants to shut the office on Short Street and move its operation to its headquarters on Exchange Street, central Stockport, saying the current building is inadequate. But opponents – including the Communication Workers Union (CWU) – claim the … More: continued here
Telegraph.co.uk Former RBS Chief Goodwin’s Edinburgh Home AttackedBloombergBy Tim Farrand and Rodney Jefferson March 25 (Bloomberg) — Vandals smashed windows and attacked a car at the Edinburgh home of Fred Goodwin, the former chief executive officer of Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc, whose losses forced a 26.5 …Anti-capitalist group boasts of attack on Sir…
Missing mail concern for heart patientDerby Evening Telegraph, UKBeverley Room, of Ayr Close, Spondon, said her mail had been going missing or being mistakenly delivered to neighbours' homes for the past two years, and other residents on the street have also criticised the service. Royal Mail suspended a postman … More: continued here
Royal Mail sale ‘on the cards’WalesOnline, United KingdomTHE Treasury has confirmed it has appointed consultants to look at whether the Royal Mail could be privatised. The Mint, based in Llantrisant, is one of a number of organisations the Government is considering selling in a bid to plug huge gaps in … More: continued here
Telegraph.co.uk Lord Mandelson: Government will not support more post office closuresTelegraph.co.uk, United KingdomLord Mandelson, during the committee stage of the Postal Services Bill aimed at part-privatising the Royal Mail, said: "The network is now on a more secure footing and better placed to look to the future. "And its unrivalled network of branches, … More: continued…
Hell Mail Two Posties – One Van – But No PostHell Mail, UKIn more recent years, the gradual decline in mail volume in the UK has seen Royal Mail postal delivery walks extended as others are absorbed. With that has come a wave of post office closures making mail storage for these walks often difficult. …Royal…
A charm offensive by Peter Mandelson to persuade Labour MPs to back his Post Office sell-off has backfired. More: continued here
WHETHER it’s checking out the biggest pumpkins, seeking a culinary feast or a day of adrenalin-pumping action, fireworks and fashion, rides and rodeo, the Sydney Royal Easter Show is your ticket. More: continued here
A ROYAL Mail sorting office that campaigners fought tirelessly to save will close this weekend. More: continued here
There is a new sense of urgency in the battle to save Royal Mail from privatisation and to stop tens of thousands of job cuts. CWU union branches and regions across Britain are taking the campaign onto the streets. More: continued here