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.
Cable: Royal Mail sale goal is to secure universal service
Business Secretary Vince Cable has announced Government's plans for the flotation of Royal Mail in the Commons.
He says the "overarching objective" of the plans is to "secure the universal postal service - the six-day-week service, uniform and affordable prices to all 29 million addresses in the UK, which is vital to the UK economy."
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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