Scotsman Royal Mail sell-off moves closerScotsmanSTOCKBROKERS and share-dealing services have been invited to act as intermediaries in the planned sale of shares in the Royal Mail. The move signals the latest stage in the Government's controversial privatisation of the postal group through an initial … More: continued here
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Counterfeit golf clubs were made in China and sold around the world through international network of criminals The ringleader of a gang behind a "highly sophisticated and profitable" multimillion-pound operation to sell fake golf clubs on eBay was jailed for more than four years today. The global conspiracy – described …
Read More »ASK TONY: ‘EBay have come after my son with the heavy mob for £75 even … – This is Money
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Royal Mail's letters business is being hit harder by competition from electronic alternatives, such as email and the internet, than it is by rival mail operators. The company has released figures that are understood to show its profits taking a £500m a year hit from e-substitution compared with the £100m …
Read More »Coal miner stamp to surface at WB Post Office – Wilkes Barre Times-Leader
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A Tempe business owner relished the idea of partnering with the United States Postal Service and his dream has come true. More: continued here
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