Royal Mail (RMG): Some quick thoughtsStockopediaOff the cuff, we can see that Royal Mail hold quite an unusual position. For historical reasons, they're a dominant market provider – and a monopoly holder in one of the essential phases, the final delivery-to-door bit. They hold 99% of the letter … More: continued here
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A POST office is asking the public to have its say on plans to close its current branch on a Weston estate and move into a convenience store branch. More: continued here
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Workers at a Royal Mail sorting office are set to strike again despite talks with management taking place earlier this week. More: continued here
The Post Office has this week sweetened its Platinum Balance Transfer deal, while Tesco Bank ups its game with a new low rate card. More: continued here
Royal Mail's Heavy LoadWall Street JournalRoyal Mail might look like a first-class play on one of the world's biggest e-commerce markets. But the landmark float of the U.K. postal operator, expected to be worth up to £3.3 billion ($5.35 billion) when it starts trading in London this month … More: continued here
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