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Royal Mail plans up to 10,000 job cuts
Royal Mail plans up to 10,000 job cuts
by  AFP

British postal operator Royal Mail on Friday unveiled plans to axe up to 10,000 jobs, blaming the move partly on ongoing staff strikes that contributed to a first-half loss. Royal Mail said full-year operating losses could increase to £450 million should "customers move volume away for longer periods" as a result of strike action.

Sweden parties agree to form govt with far-right backing
Sweden parties agree to form govt with far-right backing
by  AFP

Three Swedish right-wing parties will build a minority government with the unprecedented backing of the far-right Sweden Democrats, the four parties said Friday, immediately unveiling plans to construct new nuclear reactors as well as crack down on crime and immigration.

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