Tag #Royal Mail

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Liverpool Drug Gang Sentenced to 44 Years for Royal Mail Drug Trafficking

A Liverpool drug gang used the Royal Mail to distribute £2.7 million worth of drugs across the UK and internationally; five members received a combined 44-year prison sentence after a Merseyside Police investigation.

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Royal Mail Golden Share Deal Raises Concerns

Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky acquired a stake in Royal Mail through a deal with the UK government involving a 'golden share', raising concerns about the protection of British interests and the strategic use of such shares; separately, the Ministry of Defence paid £6bn to regain control of 36,0...

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UK Government Approves Royal Mail Sale to Czech Billionaire

The UK government approved the £3.6 billion sale of Royal Mail to Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group, including worker concessions and a government "golden share", despite recent service failures and Ofcom fines, aiming to modernize the service and improve profitability.

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Křetínský's Royal Mail Takeover Approved: Lockers and Service Changes Planned

Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský's takeover of Royal Mail's owner has been approved, with plans to invest in delivery lockers and maintain the universal service obligation, despite proposed reductions in second-class letter deliveries and potential job losses. The acquisition follows years of chal...

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Royal Mail fined \u00a310.5 million for repeated delivery failures

Ofcom fined Royal Mail \u00a310.5 million for consistently failing to meet mail delivery targets between April 2023 and March 2024, delivering only 74.7 percent of first-class mail and 92.7 percent of second-class mail on time; this follows a previous \u00a35.6 million fine and comes as Czech billio...

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Royal Mail Takeover Approved?

The impending takeover of Royal Mail by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky faces scrutiny amid union concerns and questions about the future of the postal service.

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Kretinsky's Royal Mail Takeover Approved, Raising Financial and Security Concerns

The UK government approved Daniel Kretinsky's £3.6 billion takeover of Royal Mail on Friday, despite concerns about his Russian business ties and the deal's financing, requiring 75 percent shareholder approval and including guarantees to protect the postal service.

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Royal Mail Sold to Czech Billionaire: End of 500 Years of British Ownership

The UK government approved a £3.6 billion takeover of Royal Mail by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, ending 500 years of British ownership, despite concerns about price hikes and service quality; the deal includes government oversight via a 'golden share'.

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Royal Mail Sold to Czech Billionaire, Commitments Made to Secure UK Operations

Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský's EP Group will buy Royal Mail for £3.6 billion, committing to keep its UK headquarters and tax residency for five years, maintain its universal service obligation, and negotiate with unions; this follows years of losses and unmet delivery targets for the postal se...

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Royal Mail Fined £10.5m for Missing Postal Delivery Targets

Ofcom fined Royal Mail £10.5 million for failing to meet postal delivery targets in 2023/24, with only 74.7% of first-class and 92.7% of second-class mail delivered on time, significantly below the targets of 93% and 98.5%, respectively. The fine will go to the public purse.

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Křetínský's £3.6bn Royal Mail Bid Faces UK Security Scrutiny

Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský is poised to acquire Royal Mail's parent company, International Distribution Services (IDS), for £3.6bn, prompting a UK government national security review due to his past dealings with Russia and regulatory issues.

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Labour's Risky Socialist Policies: Railway Nationalisation and Privatization Concerns

Analysis of Labour's railway nationalisation plans and potential privatization deals, highlighting potential economic drawbacks and job losses.

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