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The CWU union’s first new-style decision-making Policy Forum discussed the issue of pensions last Thursday. With the passing of the Postal Services Act, the government is now drawing up plans to privatise Royal Mail. More: continued here

The Guardian (blog) News of the World staff 'may have continued hacking phones' even after royal…Daily MailBy Daily Mail Reporter The News of the World's publishers admitted for the first time today that they cannot guarantee the paper stopped hacking phones even after one of its journalists was jailed. A …

Bromley Times Royal Mail seeking Beckenham man who designed stamp 40 years agoBromley TimesRoyal Mail has renewed an appeal to find a Beckenham man who designed a stamp more than 40 years ago – aged six. To send a link to this page to a friend, simply enter their email …

Tragic last words of Cumbrian crash teenagerNews & StarThe manoeuvre led to her losing control of the car, which slewed across the road and collided sideways on with a Royal Mail lorry coming in the opposite direction on the A595. In inquest heard how both Jessica and her friend Grace …

Boxing legend Michael Watson will be guest of honour at a Royal Marines …Birmingham MailINSPIRATIONAL boxing legend Michael Watson will be guest of honour at a Royal Marines Homecoming Ball in Birmingham. The event, which takes place on Friday night, will see the cream of Birmingham's amateur boxing … More: …

NEWS.com.au Exclusive: Govt Eyes £24bn Royal Mail OverhaulSky News (blog)The body which manages hundreds of billions of pounds-worth of state-owned assets is plotting an overhaul of £24bn of assets held by Royal Mail's pension scheme. I've learned that the Shareholder Executive has appointed an investment consultancy called …Royal Catherine works …

Highland News Royal Mail boosts transport capacity in run-up to ChristmasPost and ParcelRoyal Mail has laid on 5000 more vehicles than usual for this year's festive season, as anticipation continues to brew that this year will see record parcel volumes. Based on retail sector expectations of rising e-commerce activity, the …

Millions face tax bill as Lloyds, Barclays and HSBC will not deduct tax on PPI …SMEwebNews round up: Lloyds, Barclays, HSBC, PPI, Bank of England, Royal Mail, Private sector jobs market, France and Easyjet. Millions of people are facing an unexpected tax bill on their Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) claims …

New FreeDeliveryVoucherCodes.co.uk Website Aims to Eradicate Delivery CostsPR Web (press release)A new web site is being launched to encourage more people to shop online by eradicating what, according to the Royal Mail home shopping tracker report, is the number one reason people don't shop online: the delivery costs. …and more » …

MP presents petition in bid to keep Guisborough sorting office openGazette LiveRoyal Mail says the switch will provide “improved working conditions, secure employment and a more cost effective operation”. But Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland MP Mr Blenkinsop has presented the petition to Parliament signed by more than 5000 … …