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08/10/2009

Nicky Campbell and Rachel Burden with news of a potential postal strike before Christmas.

Nicky Campbell and Rachel Burden with news a national postal strike before Christmas is looking increasingly likely. We speak to Rob Jenson, Royal Mail's Operations Director, and Billy Hayes, General Secretary of the Communication Workers Union.

The first year of an effort to boost UK organ donation rates has seen the number of transplants rise. But only a quarter of the population have joined the donor register.

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  • Royal Mail boss: "we are making essential changes"

    Rob Jenson, Royal Mail's Operations Director, says the company "can't stand still" and must make "changes essential to the future" of its operation.

    Duration: 07:10

  • Communication Workers Union: "management refused to listen"

    Billy Hayes, General Secretary of the Communication Workers Union, believes that Royal Mail's management refused to listen to its workers, leading to a ballot for industrial action.

    Duration: 06:00

  • Postal worker: "the future of Royal Mail is in jeopardy"

    Rachel Burden hears from Dominic Beck, a postman from London, who says that he and his colleagues are seriously worried about the future of Royal Mail.

    Duration: 02:30

  • Cameron must "come across as the serious guy"

    Ahead of David Cameron's keynote speech at the Tory party conference, we hear from two speechwriting experts on how the Conservative leader should address his delegates.

    Duration: 06:56

Broadcast

  • Thu 8 Oct 2009 06:00
    91热爆 Radio 5 Live