The week that was: 12 August, 2011
Rounding up this week’s top mail and express stories from around the world with news on USPS workforce reductions, China’s modernisation plans and civil unrest at Russian Post…
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Bulk mail removed from UK's universal service obligation
The UK’s postal regulator, the Postal Services Commission (Postcomm) has amended Royal Mail’s licence to remove bulk mail from its universal service obligation.
Read MoreRoyal Mail seeks approval for delivery and compensation rule changes
Royal Mail has asked regulator Postcomm for permission to make a number of changes to the operator’s terms and conditions that would bring it “more in line with other delivery companies”.
Read MorePoor weather hits Royal Mail targets
Royal Mail blamed poor weather and last year’s volcanic ash crisis as it missed a number of its delivery targets for the 2010-2011 period.
Read MoreRoyal Mail price hike comes into force
Stamp prices in the UK have increased by a record amount today (4 April) – with a First Class stamp rising by 5p to 46p.
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