eBay is calling on UK government regulators to take action to improve mobile broadband in the country, estimating that mobile shopping could deliver a 4.5 billion-pound boost to the economy by 2016 and a further 13 billion pounds by 2021. Mobile is the fastest growing part of eBay’s business, and the company estimates that its…
Local MP stands against PO privatisationQueensferry ToodayMP Graeme Morrice renewed his call this week for the government to end Royal Mail privatisation plans that could result in over 9000 UK post office closures. The new survey of sub-postmasters, commissioned by the Communication Workers Union, …and more » More: continued here
Business Insider The Electronic Post Office, Just a Click AwayPR Newswire (press release)Use the Postal Service's mobile applications. The Postal Service is providing access to postal products and services when and where its customers want them and the "electronic post office" is open 24/7 to meet that need. "We know our customers are busy …Postal…
DoP launches Mobile Money TransferTimes of IndiaKamat said the person intending to use the service would have to go to the Post Office which will provide them a unique PIN code after the transfer of money. The sender would have to send the PIN to the recipient through a text message who would be …MMTS…
NOOKSACK – City residents who use post office boxes to get their mail will have to go to the Everson More: continued here
EBay founder Pierre Omidyar is known for the “venture philanthropy” of his Omidyar Network, which has spent hundreds of millions of dollars to support micro-finance,… More: continued here
EBay Founder Gives the Louvre $3 Million to Promote Persian ArtHuffington Post (blog)EBay founder Pierre Omidyar is known for the "venture philanthropy" of his Omidyar Network, which has spent hundreds of millions of dollars to support micro-finance, governmental transparency, and social media in developing countries. … More: continued here
2 charged in $57K food stamp fraud caseThe MercuryPOTTSTOWN — Two borough convenience store owners have been charged with food stamp fraud adding up to more than $57000 during just one month, according to Pottstown police. Frank "Poppy" Perez, 54, of 1002 Chestnut St., Douglassville … More: continued here
Royal Mail scheme to promote 'better direct mail'Business Strata – Business NewsSmaller companies have been urged to look at ways to engage customers in online discussions, which may include the use of B2B data and business email lists, to encourage and retain loyalty. Phil Kingsland, site director at knowthenet.org.uk, … More: continued here
Engineers walk out in van tracking row at Royal Mail depotStoke & StaffordshireBy louise psyllides louise.psyllides@thesentinel.co.uk WORKERS who maintain Royal Mail offices could take further industrial action in a row over the use of tracking devices in their vans, union representatives have warned. Members of the Communication … More: continued here