Royal Mail sell-off unveiled
Business Secretary Vince Cable is announcing the flotation of Royal Mail which will mean people will be able to buy shares in the company. Members of the Communication Workers Union overwhelmingly oppose the scheme.
Govt: Royal Mail needs 'commercial freedom' to thrive
The Royal Mail needs the "commercial freedom" of the private sector to thrive, the government argued today.
Ministers have insisted that universal, six-day-a-week deliveries are guaranteed but despite the share "giveaway" to workers, the unions are opposed to privatisation calling it an "utterly reckless gamble".
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Royal Mail staff accuse govt of trying to 'buy them off'
Royal Mail staff have accused the government of trying to "buy them off" over proposals to hand them free shares in the privatisation plan.
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Privatisation: The latest twist in Royal Mail's history
A plan to privatise the Royal Mail is the latest twist in its turbulent but distinguished history, which dates back to 1512.
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Royal Mail sale: Tell Sid? Not quite
Today the Business Secretary, Vince Cable will make the announcement that previous governments have not dared