AFP Mandelson warns Royal Mail sell-off opponentsAFPLONDON (AFP) — Business minister Peter Mandelson warned opponents Sunday of plans to sell off the Royal Mail that they risked handing victory to the opposition Conservatives at the next general election. Mandelson attacked the "scare tactics" of … More: continued here
guardian.co.uk Peter Mandelson warns Post Office row is harming LabourTelegraph.co.uk, United KingdomLord Mandelson has warned Labour rebels that the party will be "inviting defeat" at the next election if the Government backs down over controversial plans to part-privatise the Royal Mail. By Robert Winnett, Deputy Political Editor The Business …This is Royal Mail's best chance yetguardian.co.ukGovernment…
Mirror.co.uk Royal Mail doubles pension cash for fat cat boss Adam Crozier …Mirror.co.uk, UKBy Stephen Martin 28/02/2009 Fat cat Royal Mail boss Adam Crozier has had his gold-plated pension DOUBLED while posties retirement benefits are in meltdown. Royal Mail paid s6million last year into a pension scheme open only to chief executive Mr … More: continued…
eBay to retire the Kijiji brand?TameBay, UKeBay are now trialling a name change to “eBay Classifieds” in two US cities – San Antonio TX and Pittsburgh PA. Craigslist (who eBay have a stake in are are suing and being sued by) is of course the undisputed king of US online classifieds. … More: continued here
The Best Companies on EarthMotley FoolIt could be a patent or even a secret ingredient, as in the case of Coca-Cola (NYSE: KO), or a network effect, as in the cases of MasterCard (NYSE: MA) or eBay's (Nasdaq: EBAY) PayPal, where the bigger the network, the bigger the advantages for the … More: continued here
PM jeered over mail plansTeleText, UKGordon Brown refused to bow to pressure from unions and Labour MPs to axe plans to sell part of Royal Mail, warning it is the only way to secure the service. The PM, who was booed and jeered on his way to make a speech in Bristol, said he would listen…
Marge Miley/Milestones: Ration stamp book brings back …Herald Times Reporter, WIBy Marge Miley • Milestones • March 1, 2009 Do you remember when we had to give up ration stamps to buy coffee, sugar, canned goods, shoes, tires and more during World War II? A packet of ration stamp books turned up in a packet of…
Auctionbytes eBay Alternatives Review: eBid, OnlineAuction and Overstock AuctionsAuctionbytesBy Edward Tomchin There is a tremendous hunger for information about online auction sites beyond the industry giant eBay. Sellers want to know which is the best venue in terms of being easy to use, inexpensive, and most importantly, drive shoppers to … More: continued here
BBC News Papers gloomy on job prospectsBBC News, UKThe Sunday Telegraph says the Business Secretary Lord Mandelson has not won over Labour MPs opposed to the part-privatisation of Royal Mail. More than 80% of the rebel MPs questioned by the Telegraph say Lord Mandelson's concessions have not convinced … More: continued here
"Kijiji" Isn't Kutting It. How about eBay Classifieds?Washington Post, United StateseBay is having second thoughts about how easy it will be to spread the Kijiji brand in the US The company is testing out the name "eBay Classifieds" in two cities, San Antonio and Pittsburgh. A letter sent out to Kijiji members states: We here at…