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Government reaches legally binding agreement with EP Group that protects Royal Mail's workers and key services whilst keeping it headquartered in the UK
UKGI on behalf of BEIS Secretary of State gives instruction entrusting Post Office Limited to provide and deliver certain services.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
A consultation to inform government's next state aid application for funding the Post Office has been launched.
The government has sold a 13% stake in Royal Mail plc at a price of 455 pence per share.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
The government begins the process of disposing of its remaining shareholding in Royal Mail plc.
Tim Parker has been appointed as the new chair of Post Office Limited.
Letters requesting and confirming ministerial direction relating to the gifting of shares to Royal Mail employees.
The government has sold half of the 30% stake it retained in Royal Mail plc, at a price of 500 pence per share.
The government has today (10 June 2015) begun the process of selling part of its remaining shareholding in Royal Mail plc.
Jo Swinson gives ministerial instruction entrusting Post Office Limited to provide and deliver certain services.
High street banks, consumer groups and the government have signed up to an industry-wide agreement to minimise the impact of branch closures.
First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government
A comprehensive review of how government should conduct stock market Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) has been published today (18 December 2014).
Secretary of State for Business Vince Cable's letter to banks about branch closures.
Government releases share allocations for 16 Royal Mail investors.
Government names 16 Royal Mail investors who gave government the confidence to launch the Initial Public Offering.
Department for Business succeeds in achieving its key objectives in the privatisation of Royal Mail.
Post Office branches win for proposals to support local people and businesses.
The Post Office today (27 November 2013) secured further government funding to complete its modernisation programme.
Announcement of Offer Price
Royal Mail share offer update
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