6. Government announces changes to Royal Mail

Government to privatise Royal Mail

Royal Mail is an important example in the study of MONOPOLY. Some of the outline issues have been discussed in the class but much more information will be provided.

However, Royal Mail will be news again as Government has decided to sell its shares in the organisation to the public. Royal Mail is to be ‘privatised’. Do you understand what privatisation means?

Here is an important link for you to follow:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-11526179

The privatisation of Royal Mail, a monopoly, is an essential topic for this term. Some of the general points have been discussed in the class. Further study and discussion is to follow. In the meantime you should regularly follow the news on this subject by going to www.bbc.co.uk/business