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    Communications watchdog Ofcom is considering reforms to the UK’s embattled postal service, with changes to second class letter delivery proposed in order to help turn Royal Mail around. It follows the launch of a “national debate” earlier this year on how to ensure the postal service remains affordable, efficient and sustainable amid declining letter volumes [...]

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