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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Business
Holly Williams

Royal Mail pledges £500m to tackle post delivery delays

Royal Mail has pledged to meet new postal delivery targets by May next year, supported by a significant £500 million investment. This commitment coincides with plans to effectively scrap Saturday second-class post.

A new letter delivery model will begin phasing in nationwide next month, subject to union consultation. This system will see second-class mail delivered only on alternate weekdays.

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