
Royal Mail’s final agreement on Universal Service Obligation reform
The Communication Workers Union (CWU)
members will now be consulted on the agreement.
Public Affairs
Public Affairs
The Government has reiterated to the PPA its commitment to delivering the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumers Bill which will introduce new powers for the Competition and Markets Authority to regulate digital competition and establish better business conditions for specialist publishers.
Additionally, Ministers have acknowledged the PPA’s concerns relating to AI and will continue to engage with us on these issues in the coming months.
Our Public Affairs team will also be attending the Labour Party Conference next week and will report back on any relevant updates.

The Communication Workers Union (CWU)
members will now be consulted on the agreement.

The EU announced that it is ending the “de minimis” customs duty exemption for goods worth less than €150 (£132). Beginning on 1 July 2026, a flat customs duty of €3 will apply to low-value e-commerce parcels under €150 entering the EU through IOSS.
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