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Ofcom hits Royal Mail with a regulatory twig

Regulator’s paltry £5.6m fine suggests it is waiting for the company’s universal service obligation to be reformed

The Guardian - UK

How does the US Postal Service serve rural Americans?

Postal service has rebounded to pre-pandemic performance levels. But the financial future of USPS presents ongoing challenges, particularly in rural communities.

USAFacts

Let Royal Mail drop letters on Saturdays. Also make it hit weekday targets

With letter volumes plunging, most Britons would probably settle for a more reliable five-day service

The Guardian - UK

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First-class UK stamp to rise by 15p in October to £1.25

Third increase in 18 months delivers new blow to hard-pressed firms and consumers

The Guardian - UK

Royal Mail hopes to end Saturday letter deliveries as watchdog seeks evidence

Ofcom consults on universal service obligation, which requires deliveries to all UK addresses six days a week

The Guardian - UK

Prince Harry teases fans at surprise ‘Heart of Invictus’ screening appearance in California

Duke of Sussex’s new documentary series launched on Wednesday in US and UK

The Independent UK

How High Will Oil Prices Rise?

Nearby WTI and Brent crude oil futures settled at $70.64 and $74.90, respectively, at the end of Q2 2023. WTI futures were 6.65% lower in Q2 and fell nearly 12% over the first half of 2023. Brent fell 6.25% in the second quarter and was almost 12.75% lower over the…

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Could Record-Low Oil Reserves Bring $100 Oil Prices? This Call Option Bets On It

With volatility low, a call option on the USO oil fund may be a good bet.

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NBTC to install digital networks at border clinics

The National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) plans to install telecom networks in sub-district hospitals in border areas, with a budget of up to 3.8 billion baht under its Universal Service Obligation (USO) scheme.

Bangkok Post

Government rejects Royal Mail request to stop Saturday deliveries

The Government has rejected a request from the Royal Mail to halt Saturday deliveries after a wave of strikes and slump in demand for parcel deliveries.

Evening Standard

UK government rejects Royal Mail request to end Saturday deliveries

Company lobbied for removal of obligation, claiming six-day service is financially unsustainable

The Guardian - UK

Board of NBTC scraps telehealth

Board members of the National Broadcasting and Telecommunications Commission (NBTC) last week voted 4:3 to scrap the regulator's plan to develop the telehealth project valued at 3.8 billion baht on the grounds that the project is not in line with the objective of the NBTC's budget spending under its Universal…

Bangkok Post

With strikes behind them, get ready for Royal Mail’s next battles

The company’s position looks a little stronger now, but other big issues remain

The Guardian - UK

Royal Mail faces probe as MPs accuse it of failing to deliver letters six days a week

Ofcom to consider report after saying that postal service's recent performance was "clearly well short of where it should be"

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The Guardian - UK

Royal Mail makes its political headache worse

Chief executive’s answers to MPs suggest regulatory headaches may await firm beset by industrial action

Chronicle Live

Scrapping Saturday letter deliveries could save £250m, figures show

Projected savings are higher than Ofcom's calculations and could slash the company's annual loss by more than half

Kiplinger

5 Best Commodity ETFs to Buy Now

Whether you're worried about inflation or just looking for alternative asset classes, these commodity ETFs offer exposure to popular raw materials.

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When someone turns 100, these volunteers are there to make sure they're honored

For the past three decades, the Centenarians of Oklahoma volunteers have made it their mission to celebrate as many centenarians as they can. To date, they've honored more than 2,700 and counting.

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The Guardian - UK

Fax for the memories: Ofcom backs death warrant for 80s office staple

Communications watchdog supports removal of fax services from rules governing telecoms provision

Glasgow Live

Ryanair, easyjet: Spain strikes explained as industrial action set to last till 2023

Holidaymakers heading to Spain have been warned to expect disruption as a series of strikes have been planned involving union members from Ryanair, easyJet and Iberia Express.

USA Today Sports Media Group

She-Hulk’s first post credit scene answered the biggest question about Captain America and everyone flipped out about it

OUR GREATEST QUESTION ABOUT THE MCU IS FINALLY ANSWERED

Edinburgh Live

Spain Ryanair strikes begin - Airports affected and how long it will last

Ryanair cabin crew are walking out across a number of days for the rest of the year in demand for better pay and working conditions - Here's all you need to know.

Daily Record

Spain travel warning as new Ryanair strikes announced could last until January

Cabin crew say they plan to strike for four days a week for the rest of the year.

Daily Mirror

When does Ryanair's 5-month strike start and why are Spanish cabin crews walking out?

The Ryanair strikes are set to start in just a few short days. They will last for months, causing untold chaos to planned holidays to Spain across the Christmas period

The Independent UK

Ryanair Spain strikes: Could my flight to be cancelled?

Spanish cabin crew are planning weekly walkouts until January

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