A government guided by common sense would respond to news that publicly owned Royal Mail has increased profits to £403 million by scrapping plans to flog off the service.
Wales TUC president sets out the achievements of Welsh workers over the past year - and looks to the battles ahead
Football: These two sides, vying for the right to play Champions League football next season, played out an enjoyable London derby at Stamford Bridge.
Football: Manchester United chief Alex Ferguson confirmed today that he will retire at the end of the season.
Football: Everton boss David Moyes emerged today as the frontrunner to succeed Alex Ferguson as Manchester United manager.
Football: Leading figures in the football world lined up to pay tribute to Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson today.
Welsh football:Barry Town supporters turned up at the club’s Jenner Park home last night as normal, ready for a reunion with historic valley-based rivals Ton Pentre.
Rugby union comment:
Football: Interim Chelsea boss Rafa Benitez suggested today that Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho would be returning to Stamford Bridge at the end of the season.
Football: Wolves began hunting for their fifth permanent manager in less than 15 months today after Dean Saunders was given the boot.
Scottish football: Clubs in the Scottish Premier League agreed today to push for a new merged 42-club body with top-flight play-offs in time for next season.
Cricket comment: Rather than setting the scene for the start of the English domestic season, Wisden was published on the second day of the new county championship — surely a further sign that summer is starting earlier.

