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Investors in TNT, the Dutch postal group, are recommending caution over plans to take on a major stake in Royal Mail’s profitable parcels arm. More: continued here

Associated Press – May 11, 2009 4:53 PM ET DETROIT (AP) – Authorities say a rural postal carrier in suburban Detroit stole and sold stamps worth nearly $20,000 because he was behind on his… More: continued here

Montchanin Post Office still accessible during constructionBrandywine East Community News, DEBy Antonio Prado It may not be as convenient as usual for folks, but Montchanin Post Office remains open during construction of the new Rising Sun Bridge. The Delaware Department of Transportation closed Rising Sun Lane and Main Street in Henry …

THE government pressed ahead yesterday with its unpopular plans to part-privatise the Royal Mail despite fierce opposition from Labour MPs and unions. More: continued here

WASHINGTON | The price of a first-class stamp for mailing a letter — or paying a bill — climbed to 44 cents Monday, though folks who planned ahead and stocked up on Forever stamps will still be paying the lower rate. More: continued here

Starting today, it costs more to snail mail, $.02 more. A first-class postage stamp is now $.44, postcards are now $.28. If you already have forever stamps, you don’t have to worry about the increase because they can be used anytime. More: continued here

First forged stamp up for saleNEWS.com.au, AustraliaAUSTRALIA'S first forged stamp will go on auction later this month, with an expected price tag of up to $15000. In 1932 a two pence Red King George V Head stamp was forged. Melbourne auctioneer Charles Leski, of Leski Auctions, said the quality of the …

The cost of stamps is going up from 42 cents to 44 cents beginning Monday. To get ready for the switch, Post Offices around Huntington County have been pushing the ‘Forever’ stamps and letting people know the price increase is on its way. More: continued here

eBay India, India’s leading eCommerce marketplace, which is the one stop online destination for IPL 2009 merchandise, today announces a unique Barometer – Battle of the Fans. The eBay Battle of the Fans is a barometer which measures the popularity of an IPL team by the quantity of team merchandise …

If the mail must go through, then it’s going to cost a little more. On Monday, the United States Postal Service hiked up the price of stamps, as well as other delivery services. More: continued here