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The postal operator, formerly state-owned before it was privatised last year, is required by law to provide this so-called universal service at a uniform pricing tariff. More: continued here

Royal Mail Chief Exec Warns MPs Of Threat To Rural Mail ServicesScillyTodayRoyal Mail's Chief Executive has warned that postal deliveries in remote rural areas, like the Isles of Scilly, could be under threat unless the market is reformed. Moya Greene was speaking to MPs on the Business, Skills and Innovation …

The Guardian Cable says Royal Mail'scaremongering' over universal delivery serviceThe GuardianBut Royal Mail's competitors denied the universal service was in peril and said the entry of more players into the market has been good for consumers. “The benefit of competition is that we will keep Royal Mail honest, keep prices …

Business secretary pledges not to sell off government’s 30% stake for ‘foreseeable future’ as share price continues to fall The government has ruled out selling off its remaining 30% stake in Royal Mail before next year’s general election. Vince Cable, the business secretary, said the government would retain the minority …

The Guardian Royal Mail stake will not be sold off, vows Vince CableThe GuardianThe government has ruled out selling off its remaining 30% stake in Royal Mail before next year's general election. Vince Cable, the business secretary, said the government would retain the minority stake for “the foreseeable future”. The …

Slaughters in, Bond Dickinson out as Royal Mail completes first post-float …Legal WeekThe Royal Mail has completed its legal panel review, with Slaughters and May winning a place alongside longstanding advisers CMS Cameron McKenna and DAC Beachcroft. The Royal Mail has completed its legal panel review, with Slaughters and May … …

Reuters UK UK not planning sale of Royal Mail stake, says business ministerReuters UKLONDON (Reuters) – Britain does not intend to sell its 30 percent stake in Royal Mail any time soon, Business Secretary Vince Cable said on Thursday, saying he would prefer to see the shares remain in state …

Mirror.co.uk Royal Mail's biggest RIVAL has demanded a clampdown on posties' pay and …Mirror.co.ukRoyal Mail's biggest rival has sparked fury by demanding a clampdown on posties' pay and conditions. Dutch-owned postal giant Whistl – formerly TNT Post – dismissed warnings that Royal Mail services are under threat because rivals are …

Cameron defends need for six-day deliveries after Royal Mail boss's warningHerald ScotlandHe accused the Royal Mail of "scaremongering" over the threat to the service, which is vital to many rural areas but costly to run. Earlier, Ms Green accused private delivery firms of "cherry picking" the easiest deliveries. She told …