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Royal Mail workforce 'expects a free stake'The Times (subscription)The suggestion was that Royal Mail staff could expect similar treatment to their former colleagues in the old GPO. When British Telecom was split off and floated nearly 30 years ago, privatised staff received free shares and rights to acquire more. As … More: continued here

Rural Cumbria will not be hit by Royal Mail sale – MPTimes & Star“I have again sought reassurance and clarity from government on this matter, and they remain very clear that as the UK's designated universal service provider, Royal Mail, will continue to provide deliveries to all UK addresses, rural and urban alike … More:…

Royal Mail apologise for Formby letters mistakeChampion NewspapersBy Stephanie O'Connor Almost a week after a Royal Mail cock up which left thousands of Formby residents scratching their heads, letters outlining the correct details to restore 'Formby' to postal addresses are yet to be received. Royal Mail have since … More: continued here

Edmond Jackson's Stockwatch: Is Royal Mail's growth prospect limited?Interactive InvestorRoyal Mail plunged by nearly 10% after its prelims as the outlook statement adopted a theme of "increasing challenges" with more intense competition in parcels and letters. Direct delivery is having "an adverse financial impact" and "without timely … More: continued here