WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 47 million Americans who receive food stamps will see their benefits go down starting Friday, just as Congress begins negotiations on further cuts to the program. More: continued here
A planned strike by Royal Mail workers has been called off after progress was made in talks over issues including pay and pensions. Members of the Communication Workers Union had been due to walk out next Monday after the failure to secure an agreement over matters linked to the controversial privatisation of the postal firm….
The Royal Mail's Christmas stamps will feature traditional festive scenes this year, designed by two young girls. More: continued here
The Post Office's Horizon accounting IT inquiry appoints former Lord Justice of Appeal Anthony Hooper to chair mediation stage More: continued here
Court stops post office sale — againThe AdvocateJust a little more than a month ago, Stamford heard that a new set of apartment towers were going to rise at the site of the historic Atlantic Street post office downtown. The developer promised to preserve the post office building as part of the $4.3 … More:…
A NATIONAL strike planned by Royal Mail workers was called off today after progress was made in talks regarding staff pay and pensions. More: continued here
Banks advising government on privatisation have made profit of about £29m since flotation on their own shares Banks advising the government on the controversial sell-off of Royal Mail were allocated millions of shares that have shown a profit of about £29m since its flotation. The gains come on top of the near £17m handed over…
WASHINGTON (AP) — House and Senate negotiators have begun talks on crafting a compromise farm bill, including cuts to the food stamp program. More: continued here
The Guardian Royal Mail workers' strike cancelledBBC NewsA Royal Mail workers' strike planned for Monday has been called off after progress was made in talks over pay and pensions. The Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union (CWU) said they were committed to "finalising an agreement" by 13 …Union calls off Royal Mail strike after management…
McClatchy Washington Bureau Lawmakers could save millions by targeting food stamp fraud — will they?Fox NewsThe amount appears relatively small considering the government pays out roughly $70 billion in annual food stamps benefits. But negotiators will likely consider every penny of potential savings as they try to bridge the gap between the GOP-led House's …Food Stamps,…