The Guardian UK's Royal Mail goes publicCNNMoneyThe British government plans to sell a majority of its stake in the Royal Mail through an initial public offering that will be one of the U.K.'s largest in decades. Analysts forecast the iconic postal service could be valued up to £3 billion. The …
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Very few people outside of PGA Tour HQ have the faintest idea how the FedEx Cup actually works, but it comes to a climax regardless next week. More: continued here
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Read More »Royal Mail Accelerates Privatization Timeline
NEW YORK (TheStreet) — A couple of months ago the UK government announced its intention to privatize the Royal Mail through a public stock offering as soon as April 2014. Spearheaded by Business Secretary Vince Cable however the timeline for a stock flotation has accelerated and could be as soon …
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The Advisory Committee on Post-office Employment for Former Chief Executives & Politically Appointed Officials has endorsed a job proposal from former Central Policy Unit full-time member Charles Kwan. He plans to form a publishing consultancy company and serve as its director. The committee said it would not cause any potential …
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Read More »Royal Mail sell-off ‘in weeks’ – ITV News
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Read More »Post office out, green grocer in – Newcanaannewsonline
Post office out, green grocer inNewcanaannewsonlineResident Harlan Anderson suggested the post office look at the Bank of America building on Forest Street and Locust Avenue. Bank of America acquired the building years ago, but it has been vacant for some time, since the bank also has a branch on Elm … …
Read More »Privatisation of Royal Mail officially launched – Fox News
Privatisation of Royal Mail officially launchedFox NewsLONDON, United Kingdom (AFP) – The government on Thursday officially launched plans to privatise more than half of Royal Mail, saying an initial sale of shares in the state-run postal service would occur within weeks. "Her Majesty's Government today … More: continued here
Read More »Ferrari Driven in Pepsi Commercial By Michael Jackson Hits EBay – Huffington Post
Ferrari Driven in Pepsi Commercial By Michael Jackson Hits EBayHuffington PostThe 1986 Ferrari Testarossa convertible driven by Michael Jackson in the famous Pepsi commercial series, "The Chase," is being auctioned on eBay. By Wednesday, the top bid is $79,000, but the reserve price has not been met. The car has …
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