The Latest Breaking News from EP Group

Royal Mail Organisational Review Puts 2,500 London Office Jobs at Risk

Royal Mail plans to cut up to 2,500 head-office and support roles by 2027, putting London office jobs at risk amid regulatory pressure and union scrutiny.

International Business Times UK · 10h ago

Royal Mail move to scrap second class post on Saturdays to take ‘many months’

Royal Mail said it had started ‘detailed work’ ahead of rolling out the changes nationwide, but that it will continue well into 2026.

Evening Standard · Sep 1, 2025

Royal Mail issues warning over cuts to second-class deliveries

In its first set of figures since being taken over by EP Group, Royal Mail has returned to profit

The Independent UK · Sep 1, 2025

New Royal Mail owner appoints former minister Greg Hands as adviser

Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky’s business EP Group, which bought the Royal Mail’s parent firm, appointed Mr Hands on Monday.

Evening Standard · Jun 2, 2025

Ex-minister Greg Hands to advise Royal Mail buyer Daniel Křetínský

Former Tory MP will work with Czech billionaire’s EP Group in the UK and Germany

The Guardian - UK · Jun 2, 2025

Royal Mail owner’s £3.6bn takeover approved by shareholders

Investors holding 80% of the group’s share capital had approved the takeover by Wednesday afternoon, making the offer ‘unconditional’, EP announced.

The Independent UK · Apr 30, 2025

Royal Mail to increase price of first-class stamp to £1.70

Cost of second-class service to rise to 87p in sixth increase in little more than three years

The Guardian - UK · Mar 7, 2025

Royal Mail £3.6bn takeover delayed amid political woes in Romania

EP Group still needs to gain approval from officials in Romania and now expects to complete the takeover in the second quarter.

Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025

Royal Mail sale to Czech billionaire gets national security clearance

The deal has been cleared on national security grounds, taking the Royal Mail a step closer to falling into foreign ownership.

Evening Standard · Dec 20, 2024

UK Approves Royal Mail Takeover By Czech Billionaire

Britain's centuries-old Royal Mail is set to pass into foreign ownership after the UK government Monday approved the takeover of its parent company by Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group.

International Business Times · Dec 16, 2024