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Government Approves EP Group Takeover of Royal Mail Amid Service Collapse Concerns

1 report, 1 independent Updated Oct 21
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The government approved the takeover of Royal Mail by EP Group. This approval came amid union opposition to the service's condition, with postal workers reporting a service collapse due to the new delivery model, DM26. DM26 is a £250 million cost-cutting agenda that reduces delivery duties and lays the groundwork for cutting one in four jobs.

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Why it matters

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The takeover involves EP Group, a private equity investor, implementing a massive cost-cutting restructuring. This restructuring, which involves reducing duties and increasing workloads, has been linked to operational instability and a service collapse. The government's policy decision to approve the ownership change occurred while the service faced significant labor disputes.

Ofcom has faced criticism regarding its oversight of Royal Mail, and Andy Burnham has criticized the company's precarious work practices.

From wsws.org

Who's involved

  • Royal MailThe postal service company whose ownership was taken over by EP Group.
  • EP GroupThe Czech holding company that took over Royal Mail.
  • governmentThe government body that approved the takeover of Royal Mail.
  • Dave WardGeneral secretary of the Communication Workers Union, who promoted the DM26 agenda.
  • Martin WalshDeputy of the Communication Workers Union, who admitted the service was 'collapsing'.
  • OfcomThe independent regulator overseeing Royal Mail's delivery practices.

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