Did royal mail pay dividends in 2020/21

According to Royal Mail's annual reports and financial statements, the company did not pay dividends in 2020/21.

In its 2020/21 Annual Report and Accounts, Royal Mail reported a loss before tax of £65 million, compared to a profit before tax of £73 million in the previous year. The company stated that it had suspended its dividend payments in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting impact on its business.

In its 2021/22 Interim Results, Royal Mail announced that it would not pay a dividend for the 2021/22 financial year, citing the ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic and the need to prioritize its financial stability.

It's worth noting that Royal Mail has a history of paying dividends to its shareholders, but the company has been facing significant challenges in recent years, including declining mail volumes, increased competition, and the impact of the pandemic. As a result, the company has had to prioritize its financial stability and has suspended its dividend payments in order to conserve cash and invest in its business.