UK's winter election: What's in it for markets?

Royal Mail boosted by Christmas parcel rushScotsmanPrivatised delivery service Royal Mail today said it delivered up to ten million parcels a day over the festive season as it benefited from the rise in online retailing. The group, which floated in October, said overall sales rose 2 per cent in the … More: continued here

Worldwide direct mail spend predicted to growBusiness Strata – Business NewsA recent study commissioned by Royal Mail found that direct mail can produce greater stimulation in certain parts of the brain, such as those to do with … More: continued here

Royal Mail van stolen in burglaryThe Northern EchoPolice said they did not believe anything was taken from the van, which disappeared overnight between 11pm Saturday August and 7.30am on Sunday September 1. Keys to the property, along with the keys to the householders' vehicles, were taken. The red …and more » More: continued here

The Drum Olympic star Bradley Wiggins receives Royal Mail stamp of approvalManchester Evening NewsAs soon as Bradley seized victory, a photo agency submitted a selection of images from that moment to the Royal Mail design team. They had just one hour to review all the images sent, locate the most fitting and atmospheric image, crop…

Postman's tampering affects 3000Weston & Somerset MercuryResidents across the town were sent letters by Royal Mail this week apologising for envelopes and packages were recovered after not being delivered on time. … More: continued here