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Summary
The UK government has approved Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský’s £3.6bn takeover of International Distribution Services (IDS), Royal Mail’s parent company, after a national security review.
It marks the first foreign ownership in Royal Mail’s 508-year history. The government retains a “golden share” to protect the postal service’s obligations, branding, and UK-based operations.
The deal includes commitments to maintain the universal service, worker protections, and delivery performance.
While seen as a pivotal moment for Royal Mail’s future, scrutiny persists over Křetínský’s ties to Russian energy and controversial business dealings.
this is a labour government?!
It’s a “Labour” government, featuring the corpse of the Labour Party haunted by the ghost of Margaret Thatcher.