BBC News How businesses will be affected by Royal Mail's changing pricesBBC NewsAt the moment, Royal Mail charges for packets according to how much they weigh. Anything less than 100 grams currently costs £1.58 and an item between 501-750g is £3.05. But from Monday, this system is being replaced by a flat rate.Ofcom plans Royal…
NOLA.com New Civil War postage stamp honors Battle of New OrleansDaily CometA new forever postage stamps paying tribute to the 150th anniversary of the Civil War, specifically the Battle of New Orleans, left, and the Battle of Antietam. The “Civil War: 1862” stamps were released Tuesday. The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The …Civil War stamps…
NEW YORK (TheStreet) — Let's skip the suspense right away: FedEx founder and CEO Fred Smith is the most likely person to become America's next vice president. With that out of the way, let me elaborate. Romney's Strengths Aside from the basic ideological differences, Mitt Romney brings two things to the party to differentiate against…
A security van driver was threatened with an axe during a daylight robbery outside a Dudley post office. More: continued here
Telegraph.co.uk Recipients of Queen's Diamond Jubilee medals criticised for selling awards on eBayTelegraph.co.ukHowever, scores of the commendations are already trading hands on eBay for as much as £300 each with some recipients openly snubbing the Queen's gesture on the auction site. One firefighter selling his medal for £150 told the Daily Telegraph: “I was …Queen's…
Ninemsn Cher says sorry for eBay'mistake'Irish IndependentCher apologises after her memorial 'key to the city of Adelaide' ends up being sold on eBay. America singer Cher is "upset" and trying to get to the bottom of why a key to the city of Adelaide she was given in 1990 ended up on eBay and sold…
Telegraph.co.uk Post Office loses cash in transitTelegraph.co.ukBy Jessica Gorst-Williams I decided to transfer my balance of £10400 from my Post Office Instant Saver Account to my designated high street bank account, a transaction I have performed many times before. However, on this occasion the funds did not … More: continued here
City Dedicates Post Office To Officer MaguirePatch.comNear the post office, Officer Maguire and the robber exchanged fatal gun fire. This weekend, the city will rename the post office after the fallen officer. In attendance at the official ceremony will be Officer Maguire's family, Sen. More: continued here
Ofcom plans Royal Mail price capThe Press AssociationThe postal regulator has proposed a cap on prices that Royal Mail can charge for second-class large letters and small parcels, saying it wanted to protect vulnerable consumers. Ofcom said the "safeguard cap" on second-class letters should be extended … More: continued here
Ofcom plans Royal Mail price capMSN Money UKThe postal regulator has proposed a cap on prices that Royal Mail can charge for second-class large letters and small parcels, saying it wanted to protect vulnerable consumers. The postal regulator has proposed a cap on prices that Royal Mail can … More: continued here