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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 Committee yesterday. More: continued here

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 down and keep …Royal Mail'scaremongering'…

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 stake for “the foreseeable future”….

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 coalition had …UK not planning…