BUSINESS Secretary Lord Mandelson has lifted a phrase from Tory grandee Margaret Thatcher to show his determination to part-privatise Royal Mail. “I am definitely not for turning on the legislation,” he said in a BBC Scotland interview. More: continued here
Read More »New Prices Take Effect for Stamps (1490 WBEX-AM Chillicothe)
A 2 cent increase will be seen in the price of First-Class Mail Stamps. More: continued here
Read More »PM over a barrel on Royal Mail privatisation plan (SNP)
Pressure is mounting on the prime minister to back down on controversial proposals to part-privatise Royal Mail following reports that up to 120 Labour MPs — half of the backbench party — are set to sign a letter this week demanding Gordon Brown reconsider his plans. More: continued here
Read More »TNT targets parcels arm in bid for Royal Mail (Daily Telegraph)
TNT the Dutch postal group is demanding control of Royal Mail’s profitable parcels delivery arm as part of a multibillion pound proposal that Government ministers insist is crucial to securing the British company’s future. More: continued here
Read More »UK taxpayers hit by Post Office pension fund deficit – FinancialAdvice.co.uk
stv.tv UK taxpayers hit by Post Office pension fund deficitFinancialAdvice.co.uk, UKThe UK government has today been exposed to severe criticism regarding the pension fund deficit of the UK Post Office. As we have covered in recent times, the Royal Mail is currently up for sale despite a significant backlash from many …
Read More »Cameron’s threat on Royal Mail vote adds to Brown’s woes (Independent)
Gordon Brown’s mounting difficulties over cabinet disloyalty and expenses deepened last night as David Cameron warned that he is ready to join Labour rebels and defeat the Government over part-privatisation of the Royal Mail. More: continued here
Read More »Learn eBay skills this month at library (Roxbury Register)
ROXBURY TWP. —The Roxbury Township Public Library, 103 Main St., Succasunna, is planning several programs for adults, kids, teens, families and preschoolers for the coming months. More: continued here
Read More »Inflation: The Price of Stamps Set to Increase Monday (19 Action News Cleveland)
CLEVELAND, OH (WOIO) – The cost to mail your Father’s Day card will be a little more expensive than it was to mail you Mother’s Day card. The United States Postal Service will increase the price of stamps starting Monday from 42-cents to 44-cents. More: continued here
Read More »Havelock post office one of 169 in country to receive safety award (New Bern Sun Journal)
Employees at the post office in Havelock received recognition for achievements in safety Friday morning. The installation’s Volunteer Protection Program received the New Star Award from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. More: continued here
Read More »Loyal to mail – Sunday People
stv.tv Loyal to mailSunday People, UKGordon Brown, who looks as forlorn as a lost parcel in a sorting office, is grappling with the future of Royal Mail which is floundering under new debts and old procedures. As it turns out, Royal Mail could be the rock on which he founders, …UK …
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