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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Mike Taylor

Royal Mail set to cut 2,500 jobs in major shake-up – what we know

  • Royal Mail has announced plans to cut up to 2,500 head office and support function roles by the end of 2027.
  • The cuts form part of an organisational review aimed at adapting to a 70 per cent drop in letter volumes and growing parcel demand.
  • Chief executive Alistair Cochrane stated the restructuring will remove duplication and enable further investment in customer services.
  • Royal Mail, which employs around 130,000 people, stated it will work closely with trade unions throughout the process.
  • The announcement comes as regulator Ofcom investigates the company over its failure to meet crucial delivery targets over the past year.

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Royal Mail announces plans to axe up to 2,500 jobs in major review

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