Stamp rise no false alarmThis is North DevonHaving seen too many episodes of New Tricks, I suspected the fake attack might be a diversion for a bigger heist – holding up a tourist leaving the post office, demanding they hand over their postage stamps. The recently announced staggering mail price … More: continued here
New Stamp Series Honours Dr George PembaAllAfrica.comTo celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Dr George Pemba, a well-known Eastern Cape artist, the South African Post Office has issued a set of 10 stamps featuring some of his best-known artworks. Dr Pemba, who died in 2001, … More: continued here
Royal Mail has stopped delivering letters to a house in Peterborough because of the 'high level of risk' posed by a tiny cat described as 'harmless and playful' by her owner More: continued here
Bloomberg Their View: End-of-month hunger hurts students on food stampsSilver City Sun NewsNew research suggests that s especially true for students from families on food stamps, perhaps because life at home gets more stressful as benefits run out. Modifying the food-stamp program so that benefits are paid out twice, rather than once, …Collecting food stamps…
AFP Standard & Poor's keeps RBC rating unchangedVancouver SunStandard & Poor's Ratings Services said Wednesday its ratings on Royal Bank of Canada remain un-changed following recent allegations by the US Commodities Futures and Trade Commission (CFTC) related to RBC's trading activities.The Globe and MailGlobe and MailRBC Sued by US Regulators Over Wash TradesBusinessWeekIllegal trading suit…
ROYAL Mail has issued a special set of stamps that tell the story of the construction of the Titanic on the great ship’s 100th anniversary. More: continued here
Daily Mail Titanic 100th anniversary marked by new Royal Mail stamp collectionDaily MailBy Ian Garland A collection of stamps has been launched to mark the 100th anniversary of the Titanic disaster. The commemorative sheet of stamps will be sold from April 10 – a century after the doomed ship set sail from Southampton on its…
e-Commerce: FIEO to ink MoU with eBay/PayPalHindu Business LineThe Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO), the apex body for exporters, will enter into an MoU with eBay/PayPal here on April 12 to boost export transactions through e-Commerce. Exports through the e-Commerce route in the last three years …and more » More: continued here
Stamp and coin collection stolenRutland and Stamford MercuryA stamp and coin collection being kept in a safe storage unit in Newcastle has been stolen, police said. Between August 2010 and January this year, thieves broke into the Forth Goods Yard unit and took the items, which hold sentimental value for the … More: continued here
Autochannel (press release) Nissan launches official eBay storeEconsultancy (blog)Nissan has partnered with Pentagon Interactive to launch an official merchandise and accessories shop on eBay. Launched today, Nissan is the second car manufacturer to work with the e-commerce provider on an eBay-based marketplace – following the …Nissan Encourages Customers To 'Buy It Now' On EbayAutochannel (press…