Royal Mail has reported a fall in revenue, partly because of competition from companies like Parcel2go.com.

Despite a 4% rise in profits, the postal operator is delivering fewer items.

Half year figures show revenue has fallen by £73m.

Royal Mail has also announced it is set to record a £10 billion deficit in its pension fund.

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