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Royal Mail: Takeovers

Commons · Question 94271 · Tabled 25 Nov 2025 · Department for Business and Trade · Official record

Answered 1 Dec 2025

Question

Asked by Sarah Olney

To ask the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, if he will hold discussions with EP Group on meeting the terms of Royal Mail's agreements with (a) the Communication Workers Union and (b) the Government on (i) workforce pay and conditions and (ii) ot

Answer

Answered by Blair McDougall, 1 Dec 2025

The government engaged with EP Group and the Communication Workers Union (CWU) throughout the process of Royal Mail’s ownership transition. The Deed of Undertaking we agreed with the new owner includes a commitment from EP Group that they will continue to...