‘No significant benefit’ from open mail market (Independent)
Opening up the postal market to competition has seen “no significant benefit” for consumers and smaller businesses, according to an official report today.
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Opening up the postal market to competition has seen “no significant benefit” for consumers and smaller businesses, according to an official report today.
More: continued here
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