Looming food-stamp cuts split Democrats, anger anti-hunger groups – McClatchy Washington Bureau

McClatchy Washington Bureau Looming food-stamp cuts split Democrats, anger anti-hunger groupsMcClatchy Washington BureauWASHINGTON — Billions of dollars in funding cuts for food stamps, contained in bills moving through Congress, have split Democratic lawmakers and angered advocates for the poor, who criticize the cuts as heartless attempts to reduce the federal …

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Royal Mail float hit by pension row

ROYAL MAIL faces a threat to its £3bn float over plans to cut workers’ pension benefits. Union leaders are furious about the move to cap retirement payments for postal staff and have threatened to call a national strike. More: continued here

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Royal Mail float hit by pension row – The Sunday Times

The Sunday Times Royal Mail float hit by pension rowThe Sunday TimesROYAL MAIL faces a threat to its £3bn float over plans to cut workers' pension benefits. Union leaders are furious about the move to cap retirement payments for postal staff and have threatened to call a national strike. Industrial …

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