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Fear of failure stalked the Royal Mail sale
BBC News Mars and Venus provide a useful planetary prism through which to view the latest salvo of allegations about the Royal Mail float price. What is clear is that the initial offer price of 330p was certainly low. Any number that "pops" – goes up – 38% on … |
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ROYAL Mail are launching an investigation after thousands of Scots had a 48-page porn brochure delivered to their homes. Retired police officer Bill Parker, 74, from Corstorphine, Edinburgh, was among the shocked recipients last week. More: continued here
Mark Samuels, Computing , Thursday 1 May 2008 at 09:55:00 IT departments are at the heart of business development plans, so it is time to make sure you stay one step ahead, says Mark Samuels Computing tends to concentrate on the British industry blue chips, such as last week’s interview with Royal Mail IT chief…
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