Royal Mail PLC (RMG) Receives Consensus Recommendation of “Hold” from Brokerages – Community Financial News

BBC News Royal–mail privatisation: universal service threatSNP (press release)The SNP has called upon the UK government to ensure that the Universal Service obligation is protected in their attempt to privatise Royal Mail. Mr Weir said that current moves to introduce “end-to-end” service posed a real threat to the service which …MP calls for action to…

Gordon Brown is facing the biggest backbench revolt of his leadership over the part-privatisation of Royal Mail. More: continued here

Is Royal Mail plc Better Off Without Whistl, Or Will Regulation Drag On Progress?The Motley Fool UKIn the case of Royal Mail, Ofcom reckons the review will ensure regulation remains appropriate and sufficient to secure the universal postal service, given the recent withdrawal by Whistl from the 'direct delivery' letters market, which has resulted in…

Burnham-On-Sea Postman bitten on hand by snakeguardian.co.uk, UKA spokesman for Royal Mail said: "Royal Mail takes very seriously the safety of its employees, particularly our frontline staff who collect and deliver the mail. "Unfortunately, attacks by animals are a hazard faced by our postmen and women, …Exclusive: Brean postman attacked by adder as he empties post…

UK Mail report Q1 revenues up 5.5%AnalytiqaAdjusting for one less working day than in the previous year as well as the increase in Royal Mail prices implemented on 6 May 2011, underlying Group revenues increased by some 4.0%. Parcels revenues showed satisfactory growth on the previous year … More: continued here

The Guardian Unions prepare for battle over Royal Mail's futureThe ConversationUnion opposition to the Royal Mail sell-off comes as no surprise to any of us. Postmen and women are well known within the public sector for their militancy. But their response must be careful; both the government and potential corporate buyers have …SIMON WATKINS: Royal…