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Nigel Railton appointed as permanent Post Office chair

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The government has today (Wednesday 28 May 2025) confirmed the appointment of Nigel Railton as permanent chair of Post Office following a year in post as interim chair. Since being appointed in May 2024, Railton has provided leadership as the Post Office seeks to right…

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