Chuka Umunna MP: Royal Mail: selling off the family silver for a song
Writing for Central Lobby, Shadow Business Secretary Chuka Umunna explains why the Government owes taxpayers answers on the Royal Mail sell-off More: continued here
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SNAP Benefits: Some Md. Lawmakers Push To Prevent Food Stamp Cuts – CBS Local
SNAP Benefits: Some Md. Lawmakers Push To Prevent Food Stamp CutsCBS LocalANNAPOLIS, Md. (WJZ)—Some Maryland lawmakers are using Thanksgiving holiday week to turn attention to proposed cuts in the nation's food stamp program. Political reporter Pat Warren has more on the effort to keep the food supply line open. More: continued here
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How do you solve a problem like the Royal Mail valuation? – Telegraph.co.uk
How do you solve a problem like the Royal Mail valuation?Telegraph.co.ukThe valuation of Royal Mail has caused political fallout and red faces amongst the bankers who ran the sale process, but why are we getting so many different numbers? These are not small differences either, at £4.5bn, the difference between the lowest … More: continued…
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Business Live: Royal Mail results – BBC News
Business Live: Royal Mail resultsBBC News"Don't expect fireworks" and "pedestrian" – that's what Radio 5 live's Mickey Clark says to expect of Royal Mail's results, out in just a few minutes time. UK GROWTH 0651: Radio 4. Watch how much money is going into capital investment when the latest … More: continued here
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Palo Alto asked to submit second bid on downtown post office – San Jose Mercury News
Palo Alto asked to submit second bid on downtown post officeSan Jose Mercury NewsThe city of Palo Alto has been selected by the U.S. Postal Service to make a second offer on the historic downtown post office. The city submitted its initial bid on Oct. 17. The federal agency is selling the property at 380…
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Royal Mail, CWU extend pay deal deadline – Independent Online
Royal Mail, CWU extend pay deal deadlineIndependent OnlineThe Communication Workers Union (CWU), which represents most Royal Mail staff, said on Tuesday there had been “significant progress” in reaching an agreement over an improved pay offer, better working conditions and a separate pension agreement. More: continued here
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FedEx Field concession workers robbed
A police spokeswoman says robbers demanded cash and left with an undetermined sum. More: continued here
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Royal Mail shares: price rise ‘was expected’ – The Week UK
Royal Mail shares: price rise 'was expected'The Week UKVince Cable will be questioned about the Royal Mail sell-off by the Business, Innovation and Skills Select Committee tomorrow. He has previously dismissed the early gains as “froth” and said the true value of the shares would not emerge for six months. More: continued here
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Post office to open longer on Saturdays, Dec. 14, 21
U.S. Postal customers needing a little extra time at the post office to mail packages before the Christmas holidays will get it. The Elizabeth City post office at 1001 W. Ehringhaus Street will offer extended hours the last two Saturdays before Christmas. More: continued here
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Give thanks for food stamps. They work – Bangor Daily News
Give thanks for food stamps. They workBangor Daily NewsThe Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly called food stamps, has come under fire lately. Some legislators in Congress want to make it harder for people to get on the program and impose a stricter work requirement on those who claim it. More: continued here