Talks aimed at averting a national postal strike were set to continue today after they ended without agreement.

Postal workers throughout Northern Ireland were back at work today after the withdrawal of loyalist death threats made following the murder of postman Daniel McColgan.

Police were today mounting a major security operation at dozens of schools across north Belfast following loyalist threats against teachers and school staff.

Britain today faced the threat of wider industrial action while a senior Labour MP said slow investment in transport has left the country with the worst railways in Europe.

Companies can be wasting both time and money if they just change their name to re-brand themselves, according to a British marketing expert.

Companies can be wasting both time and money if they just change their name to re-brand themselves, according to a marketing expert.

Crucial talks on the future of the postal service were being held today following the shock warning that up to 30,000 jobs could be axed in the next 18 months.

Consignia says it may cut up to 20,000 staff over the next 18 months.

Companies are wasting £1b every year by adopting new logos without explaining the reasons to their workers, an industry expert has warned.