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USPS (USPS) Suspends Pension Contributions Amid Cash Crunch
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) has suspended employer contributions to its pension plan to manage financial difficulties. This decision is made in light of a cash crunch that may affect the agency's liquidity. Additionally, USPS plans to increase the price of first-class mail stamps to 82 cents starting in July. This financial strategy highlights ongoing struggles within USPS and may impact its operational stability and service costs moving forward.
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Royal Mail (RMG) First Class Stamp Price Increases to £1.80
Royal Mail (RMG) has raised the price of a first class stamp to £1.80, an increase of 10p, while second class stamps rise by 4p to 91p. This marks the eighth price increase in five years. Currently, only 77% of first class letters are delivered within one working day, against a target of 93%. The price hike comes amid declining letter volumes, increasing delivery costs, and ongoing criticism regarding service performance.
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