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Royal Mail reports a sharp fall in profits, due to the decline in mail volumes and the cost of its modernisation programme. More: continued here
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Read More »Post office closure draws Ottawa protest – CBC.ca
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Read More »Royal Mail Wants Freedom To Raise Prices
Royal Mail Group has reported a big fall in profits, blaming constraints on its pricing. More: continued here
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