Banking group announces 'extended services', while critics warn of possible branch closures Millions of NatWest and Royal Bank of Scotland customers will soon be able to do more of their banking at the post office, the banking group has announced. However, the move has raised fears that it will now …
Read More »Royal Mail to phase out post bikes completely in 2014 | Laura Laker
Rivals including TNT are now using more cycles to push mail – so why is the UK's iconic postal service giving up? The new year will mark the end of an era for the Royal Mail. Its postal staff will stop using the red Pashley Mailstar, once a common sight …
Read More »Royal Mail to axe 1600 jobs in cost-cutting drive as unions threaten strikes – Descrier
Descrier Royal Mail to axe 1600 jobs in cost-cutting drive as unions threaten strikesDescrierRoyal Mail has announced that they are planning to axe 1,600 jobs as part of a cost-cutting drive. The job cuts will mostly involve operational and head office managerial positions, with no impact on frontline employees such …
Read More »Italy to auction ministers’ flashy cars on eBay – Irish Independent
Italy to auction ministers' flashy cars on eBayIrish IndependentThey are one of the most hated symbols of Italy's political class – sleek, expensive executive cars in which ministers and officials are chauffeured around in comfort while the rest of the country endures the worst recession for decades. More: continued here
Read More »Royal Mail’s share price just fell more than 1% – Management Today – Management Today
Royal Mail's share price just fell more than 1% – Management TodayManagement TodayCall us pessimistic, but MT foresees another one of those Christmases where Santa doesn't turn up much: Royal Mail has just announced 1,600 job cuts (1,300 net, because it wants to create 300 'new or enhanced roles'). Predictably, …
Read More »Authorities Look For Couple Living Lavish Lifestyle On Food Stamps – CBS Local
Authorities Look For Couple Living Lavish Lifestyle On Food StampsCBS LocalMIAMI (CBSMiami) — The search is on for a South Florida couple who authorities said were living a lavish lifestyle while collecting food stamps. Prosecutors are describing Colin Chisholm,III and his wife Andrea as, “rich folks ripping off the system …
Read More »Italy Cuts Government Waste By Selling 1500 Luxury Cars On eBay – Jalopnik
Italy Cuts Government Waste By Selling 1500 Luxury Cars On eBayJalopnikIf you've been just dying to pick up a used Lancia Thesis driven by an Italian government official, now is the time to act! Italy is selling off some 150 luxury cars purchased by the government in an attempt to …
Read More »Post Office Closes – MyHighPlains
MyHighPlains Post Office ClosesMyHighPlainsAs of Saturday, all PO boxes for the town of Waka have been moved to the neighboring town of Farnsworth. This comes after the contractor of the Waka Post Office retired. The Unites States Postal Service has announced they will not be renewing the … More: continued …
Read More »eBay Won’t Fix Errors Made in Handing Out MC999 Violations – EcommerceBytes (blog)
eBay Won't Fix Errors Made in Handing Out MC999 ViolationsEcommerceBytes (blog)I while back, I had some listings removed with MC999 notices due to conflicts with eBay's catalog. These listings were likely ( but eBay would not confirm) to have been reported by a competitor selling the same items who's entire …
Read More »Post Office snack shack operator calls it quits – The Daily News of Newburyport
Post Office snack shack operator calls it quitsThe Daily News of NewburyportHAVERHILL — After 22 years operating his popular snack stand inside the post office in Washington Square, Ron Chapdelaine is closing the business to spend more time doing the things he loves. That's not to say he didn't love …
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