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New international delivery services available at more than 4,000 post offices

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The Post Office and DPD have today (6 March) announced an expansion to their partnership with international delivery services. Following a successful trial at 300 post offices, customers wanting to send parcels abroad can now choose from ‘DPD Classic’, ‘DPD Direct Lite’ and ‘DPD Air…

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