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Labour’s Royal Mail rebels should back down because the Tories may soon get power and impose a tougher deal, Lord Mandelson warned. The Business Secretary said it was the current Government’s “last throw of the dice” at reforming the postal service, after a decade of failing to find consensus. More: …

Labour’s Royal Mail rebels should back down because the Tories may soon get power and impose a tougher deal, Lord Mandelson warned. More: continued here

The plan to part-privatise Royal Mail is the “last throw of the dice” to secure its future, says Lord Mandelson. More: continued here

guardian.co.uk Jade Goody Christened in UK HospitalOK! Magazine, NYThe ceremony took place in the chapel of London's Royal Marsden Hospital, where 27-year-old Jade is currently under medical supervision. According to The Daily Mail, Jade sat in a wheelchair with 4-year-old son Freddie on her lap during the service. …HOSPITAL BAPTISM FOR …

San Francisco Chronicle Royal Hawaiian RedoSan Francisco Chronicle,  USAPerformers included trumpeter Chris Botti, slack-key guitar whiz Makana and 101-year-old ukulele sensation Bill Tapia — who also played the Royal's first opening gala. Be among the first three to e-mail me the correct answer, along with your street … More: continued …

Telegraph.co.uk 'No alternative' to mail sell-offBBC News, UKLord Mandelson: 'This is a much better deal… than anything any alternative government would offer' The plan to part-privatise Royal Mail is the "last throw of the dice" to secure the future of the postal service, Lord Mandelson has said. …Mandelson's novel spin aims …

Anger at mail ban over bitten postmanSunday Sun, UKRoyal Mail bosses have sent letters to the residents — ironically delivered by a postman — saying deliveries will be stopped until “actions have been taken to guarantee the safety of our staff”. They say they are being unfairly penalised for the … …

War hero postman nominated for Royal Mail bravery awardGlasgow Sunday Mail, UKNow the sergeant is to be honoured by his employer after his manager nominated him for a Royal Mail 1st Class People Award. Iain, of Burntisland, Fife, was posted to the troubled war zone with fellow members of A Company …

Metro Clegg urges staff stake in Royal Mailguardian.co.uk, UKThe government wants to sell 30% of Royal Mail despite a Labour manifesto commitment to keep the service in public hands, and looked likely to be able to do so as both opposition parties appeared to support its bid to part-privatise the service …

Telegraph.co.uk Lord Mandelson feels heat in mail rowTimes Online, UKTHE business secretary, Lord Mandelson, was under renewed pressure last night to scrap the part-privatisation of the Royal Mail after a parliamentary aide quit her post and joined the Labour rebels. Sian James resigned as a parliamentary private …Privatisation is not the …