Postcomm

Stephen Gibson used to be chief economist at Postcomm, the old industry regulator.

Another 80 organisations - such as the postal regulator Postcomm - have also disappeared after being merged into other organisations.

Ofcom, which has taken over regulation from Postcomm, has previous said that the industry is facing "huge changes" and that reform is needed.

Ofcom, which has taken over regulation from Postcomm, made the proposals owing to "huge changes" in the industry.

Regulator Postcomm is currently inviting comments on Royal Mail's proposals, which must be submitted by 9 September 2011 – so there's time to get in touch and tell the regulator what you think of the postal organisation's proposals.