Royal Mail flotation: MPs voice fresh concern over controversial privatisation – The Independent

The Independent Royal Mail flotation: MPs voice fresh concern over controversial privatisationThe IndependentMPs have voiced fresh concern that the Government's controversial privatisation of the Royal Mail will be “highly lucrative” for speculators, hedge funds and investment banks rather than the public. An Early Day Motion has been tabled in Parliament …

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Food Stamp Recipients Fret as Stimulus Boost Ends – ABC News

San Francisco Chronicle Food Stamp Recipients Fret as Stimulus Boost EndsABC NewsA temporary increase in food stamps expires Oct. 31, meaning for millions of Americans, the benefits that help put food on the table won't stretch as far as they have for the past four years. Food stamps— actually the …

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Royal Mail shares – what happens next – The Guardian

The Guardian Royal Mail shares – what happens nextThe GuardianThe door closed on applications for Royal Mail shares at midnight on Tuesday. Early indications are that the offer may have been heavily over-subscribed, with big City and foreign institutions applying for more shares than are available, and … More: continued …

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Royal Mail shares demand outstrips supply – The Guardian

The Guardian Royal Mail shares demand outstrips supplyThe GuardianAll eight of Royal Mail's non-executive directors also turned down the shares. Donald Brydon, the chairman, said it would be inappropriate for them to benefit from a scheme designed to benefit hard-working frontline employees. However, Moya Greene … More: continued here

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