France fine threat for Royal Mail

• No 10 battling to prevent huge backbench revolt • Dilemma over whether to retreat or rely on Tories Gordon Brown’s attempt to dig himself out of trouble and refocus Labour on policy was under threat last night as the future of Royal Mail continued to dominate the political agenda. As the prime minister delivered…

Britain to unveil Royal Mail privatisation plans – reportReutersRoyal Mail, whose history dates back to 1516 and King Henry VIII, and the government, argue access to external capital is vital to the firm if it is to continue shifting its business towards a future focused more on parcels. Union members are touring … More: continued…

WHEN Moya Greene first walked through the doors of Royal Mail’s impressive headquarters near London’s Blackfriars Bridge last summer, she knew she would have to make s More: continued here

The Government was on a collision course with Labour MPs today as ministers stood firm over controversial plans to part-privatise the Royal Mail despite opposition from a growing number of backbenchers. More: continued here