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Postal Services

Asked by Lee AndersonReform UKDepartment for Business and TradeTabled Answered 3 September 2025UIN 69439

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will ensure the long term future of the postal service.

Answered by Justin Madders

The government is clear on its commitment to the provision of a comprehensive, reliable and affordable universal postal service that works for customers, workers and businesses.

Ofcom has reviewed the future of the universal service obligation (USO) and set out changes to put the USO on a more sustainable footing and to push Royal Mail to improve reliability.

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