Aiming to deliver a first-class future
interview with Paul Carvell of Business Post
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Postmen going business class
A positive set of figures from Business Post (BP) in the six months to 30 September reflected both strong growth in its core express business and the rapid development of the group’s newer, smaller business units. Pre-tax profit was up 6% to £7.1m ( t11m) on turnover which increased by 15.7% to £72.9m (£113.7m).
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The bad news is that Business Posts planned assault on the UK business mail market has hit delays. Postcomm, the industry regulator, had been expected to finally resolve an argument over handling charges between Business Post and Consignia by December. It now looks like that wont happen until early next year. Consignia wanted to charge Business Post too much to deliver its mail the last mile to the home/office.
Read MoreIndependent survey concludes that business mail customers want greater choice, flexibility and reliability
Independent survey concludes that business mail customers want greater choice,
flexibility and reliability
Royal Mail switch too slow for Business Post
Parcel delivery group Business Post yesterday said it was frustrated at the lack of progress in opening up the Royal Mail to competition from the private sector.
It is one of the companies proposing to collect and sort bulk mail on behalf of business customers before handing it over to the Royal Mail’s postmen for delivery over “the final mile”. But the launch of the service has been delayed while negotiations continue on the charge the Royal Mail will make for access to its network. The terms of the contract are due to be published by industry regulator Postcomm next month.
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