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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Holly Williams

Royal Mail earnings jump ahead of major delivery changes

The parent company of Royal Mail, has reported an increase in revenues and earnings for its UK postal division, despite facing significant rises in staff costs due to the government’s job tax hike.

International Distribution Services (IDS), which was acquired last year by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky, saw Royal Mail’s underlying earnings climb to £5 million in the year ending 31 March, a notable rise from £2 million in the previous year.

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