File photo dated 17/12/13 of Royal Mail staff sorting Christmas parcels at Nottingham Mail Centre in Beeston. Photo: Rui Vieira/PA Wire Royal Mail is legally bound to deliver letters six days a week to every address in Britain for the same price.The universal service was enshrined in an act of parliament in 2011 but seven…
The Guardian Royal Mail annual profits rise amid fierce competition from rivalsThe GuardianRoyal Mail's annual profit rose more than 6% but the privatised postal service faces increased competition in its parcels business and a regulatory threat to its letters operation. Operating profit after one-off costs rose to £430m from £403m a year …Royal Mail Launches…
Royal Mail launches Sunday deliveriesHerald ScotlandRoyal Mail said the moves were being planned under the Agenda for Growth agreement with the Communication Workers Union (CWU). Chief executive Moya Greene said: "Through these new Sunday services we are exploring ways to improve our flexibility … More: continued here
What You Need to Know Before Royal Mail PLC's ResultsThe Motley Fool UKRoyal Mail (LSE: RMG) is expected to reveal a jump in operating profit of up to 12% to £670m when it announces its annual results tomorrow. Letter volumes are continuing to fall and, for the first time in Royal Mail's history, revenue from…
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Royal Mail to start Sunday parcel delivery service for first timeMirror.co.ukThe firm will announce its annual results today. Royal Mail boss Moya Greene said: "Through these new Sunday services we are exploring ways to improve our flexibility and provide more options for people to receive items they have ordered online.". More: continued here
New Village Post Office opens in Miss.Jackson Clarion LedgerThe model, Village Post Office, is one that partners with existing businesses in rural areas to offer USPS services, and Mississippi's first one is in a grocery store in the Monroe County's Prairie community. USPSlogo. U.S. Postal Service (Photo …A small town with big-city ammenitiesWTVAall 2 news…
Royal Mail will deliver parcels and open offices on SundaysExpress.co.ukOnline shoppers opting for a Sunday delivery will get a text message 30 to 90 minutes before it arrives. Royal Mail, which was privatised last year, agreed the move with the Communication Workers Union. Chief executive Moya Greene said: “We are … More: continued here
Issuance of Census 2014 Stamps Seen As Universal LandmarkAllAfrica.comLuanda — The issuance of two types of postage stamps and a block from the Census 2014 represents a universal landmark for allowing the posts of the correspondences of Angola and its collection internationally. This was said to the press on Tuesday in … More: continued here
Royal Mail to pilot Sunday delivery serviceFinancial TimesDelivering parcels at a time to suit consumers has become a critical issue as operators seek to capitalise on 13 per cent annual growth in online retail spending. Royal Mail announced on Tuesday that it would pilot a Sunday service in London this … More: continued here