Royal Mail staff vote against privatisation

More than 96% of 112,000 postal workers vote against sell-off despite each being promised £1,500 of shares Royal Mail workers have voted overwhelming against the government’s controversial plan to sell off the 497-year-old postal service . More than 96% of postal workers said they opposed the privatisation despite the government …

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18 Mayors: Limit Use Of Food Stamps To Buy Pop

The mayors of 18cities are reviving a push against letting food stamps be used to buy soda and other sugary drinks. In a letter sent to congressional leaders on Tuesday, the mayors say it’s “time to test and evaluate approaches limiting” the use of the subsidies for sugar-laden beverages. More: …

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