Royal Mail privatisation plans in piecesSNP (press release), UKControversial UK Government plans for part-privatisation of Royal Mail are “in pieces” after a Commons Committee said the government has not made the case for the move, and criticised the worrying lack of transparency over Lord Mandelson’s proposals. … More: continued here
Posties prepare for strike actionStoke & Staffordshire, UKPOSTAL services could be hit by fresh strikes as Royal Mail prepares to move more staff out of the city. The organisation is expected to confirm today that up to 80 distribution and 20 processing roles will be switched from Leek Road, Stoke, … More: continued here
Food stamp recipients get help from stimulusFresno Bee, CABy EJ Schultz / Bee Capitol Bureau SACRAMENTO — Thousands of Valley food stamp recipients will get a bump in benefits starting this month, thanks to federal stimulus money rolling into California. Help is also coming to food banks, which will be sent … More: continued here
Royal Mail delivers cheque – five years lateThis is Nottingham, UKWHEN Rex Wyatt opened his mail last week, he was shocked to discover it was almost five years late. He was even more upset to find that one of the letters contained a £200 cheque, no longer valid because of time elapsed. When he phoned Royal…
Shelley joy over Post Office plansHuddersfield Examiner, UKSHELLEY residents have welcomed the news that the village will get a new outreach Post Office. It will be based in the Village Hall on Huddersfield Road three days a week and will open on May 11. Villagers have been without a Post Office since last … More: continued…
Federal Stimulus Increases NY Food StampsWNYC, NYFood stamps went up 13 percent today. That means an additional $40 a month for families like Ann Valdez and her son. VALDEZ: I guess the best thing I can say is this becomes a little better because now I can eat maybe a couple more steaks and have a…
More complaints about postal delivery serviceThis is North Devon, UKROYAL Mail deliveries in North Devon are in a state of chaos, according to a number of people who say post has been lost, delayed and delivered to the wrong addresses. The Journal revealed last week that a new delivery system introduced by Royal Mail… More: continued…
Found on EBay — Earl Carroll's NightclubLos Angeles Times, CAIf you are under 13 years of age you may read this message board, but you may not participate. Comments are moderated, and will not appear until they've been approved. Larry Harnisch. The leading Black Dahlia expert and a collaborator in the … More: continued here
Food Stamp Benefit Boost Comes as More Ohioans Look for HelpPublic News Service, COThe food stamp benefit is increasing nearly 14 percent on average as part of the federal economic stimulus package. The increase will translate to an average increase of $25 per person per month for those who receive food stamps in Ohio. … More:…
Post Office employees suspended over BISP irregularitiesDaily Times, PakistanISLAMABAD: The Post Office director general has suspended and transferred several staff members following a directive by Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP) Chairwoman Farzana Raja to check irregularities in the disbursement process. …Interlinked Strategy implements to ensure transparency in BISP …Online – International News Networkall 4 news articles…