Bottom Line: Royal Mail proves markets trump politicsCITY A.M.What they saw in Royal Mail five months ago was a company with strong leadership that had been consistently growing profits (from £12m in the second half of 2011 to £144m a year later) and upping its presence in the lucrative parcels …
Read More »Royal Mail privatisation left taxpayers short-changed: watchdog
Taxpayers lost £750 million in the privatisation of Royal Mail as "deep caution" by the government led to shares being underpriced at their initial offering, the National Audit Office (NAO) said Tuesday. The spending watchdog suggested that the 330p sale price at last October's offering was too low — they …
Read More »Taxpayers lost £2.3bn in cheap Royal Mail sell-off
The National Audit Office said 'better value' could have been achieved for the taxpayer from the sale of the postal service, which is now worth £5.5billion. More: continued here
Read More »Sellersburg Post Office to hold passport fair
SELLERSBURG — Spring is in the air which can only mean one thing — travel season is in full swing. Whether you’re planning a trip to the Eiffel Tower in Paris, the Great Wall of China or the Egyptian pyramids, don’t forget to pack your passport. More: continued here
Read More »Fleeced over Royal Mail sale? They’re bankers. What did we expect? – The Independent
Fleeced over Royal Mail sale? They're bankers. What did we expect?The IndependentTo sell a £1.7bn stake in the Royal Mail, the Government had to hire an investment bank to recommend seven investment banks to persuade other investment banks to buy the shares. These same bankers and their fund-manager peers deal …
Read More »Food stamps: ‘Scottish aristocrats’ accused of fraud while living on yacht … – The Oregonian
ABC News Food stamps: 'Scottish aristocrats' accused of fraud while living on yacht …The OregonianJennifer Noonan, 24, and her children, Taima Willeto (left) and Wenona Willeto receive cash assistance for needy families, food stamps and a federal housing voucher. Noonan says she's desperate to get off welfare by getting an …
Read More »Engineer sells “killer” 3D-printed follow-focus gears through eBay – imaging resource
Engineer sells “killer” 3D-printed follow-focus gears through eBayimaging resourceApparently it's quite difficult to find a decent, affordable follow-focus ring to transform your typical still photography lens into a more cinema-friendly one. Most of the rings out there have some annoying flaw: too bulky, or the ergonomics are weird … More: …
Read More »Louisville police accuse man of selling food stamps – WDRB
Louisville police accuse man of selling food stampsWDRB(WDRB) — Louisville Metro Police have accused a man of using a cell phone to sell his food stamps. According to an arrest report, officers were called to a business on E. Market St., near N. Shelby St., on a report of a …
Read More »Post office a hot topic in Pleasant Hill – Crossville Chronicle
Post office a hot topic in Pleasant HillCrossville ChronicleCROSSVILLE — The Pleasant Hill Post Office is the news center of the town. It is where you go to find out who is sick or better, what's going on in the community, and any other tidbit you might find out from …
Read More »Victorian serial killer’s personal letters bought for £4000 on eBay by a … – Daily Mail
Daily Mail Victorian serial killer's personal letters bought for £4000 on eBay by a …Daily MailHer letters, written from prison and addressed to a man who had lodged at Cotton's home, make reference to solicitors and financial problems and were put up for sale on eBay. An online campaign was …
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