- cross-posted to:
- news@lemmy.world
- cross-posted to:
- news@lemmy.world
Summary
The UK government has approved Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský’s £3.6bn takeover of International Distribution Services (IDS), Royal Mail’s parent company, after a national security review.
It marks the first foreign ownership in Royal Mail’s 508-year history. The government retains a “golden share” to protect the postal service’s obligations, branding, and UK-based operations.
The deal includes commitments to maintain the universal service, worker protections, and delivery performance.
While seen as a pivotal moment for Royal Mail’s future, scrutiny persists over Křetínský’s ties to Russian energy and controversial business dealings.
Basic mail plan: 35£ per month to receive mail once a week.
Silver mail plan: 50£ per month to receive mail every day.
Gold mail plan: 100£ per month to receive mail every day and have your deliveries prioritised first with the postman bowing while calling you “Mi’Lord”.
Mail used to come 12 times a day in London: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/24089/victorian-mail-delivery-12-times-each-day
Is the free plan once a fortnight with even more marketing pamphlets thrown through the door?
You gotta prove you red the publicities though.