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Royal Mail falls short of delivery targets yet again

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The Independent UK · Feb 20

Royal Mail boss admits delivery delays ‘still not good enough’

MPs have raised concerns about ‘chaos’ in the postal service since Christmas

The Independent UK · Feb 20

Royal Mail calls for union agreement on reforms as it misses post targets

The group delivered 91.6% of second class mail within three working days and 77.5% of first class post the next working day in its third quarter.

Evening Standard · Feb 20

Royal Mail warns over service delays amid storms and staff sickness

It comes as the postal firm faces complaints of delayed mail and parcels being prioritised over letters.

Evening Standard · Feb 16

Royal Mail blames bad weather and sickness for late deliveries

Strain on service means rounds are missed on a daily basis and parcels are prioritised over letters, says report

The Guardian - UK · Feb 16

New stamps to celebrate Hornby model railways

Set of eight stamps feature specially commissioned photographs of Hornby models

Evening Standard · Feb 12

Royal Mail in talks to end dispute with union over second class post changes

IDS said the changes have been delayed for over six months as it remains at loggerheads with the Communications Workers Union on the plans.

Evening Standard · Feb 5

Royal Mail-owned courier faces tribunal over drivers’ rights

Dozens of eCourier workers who deliver vital NHS samples claim they are classed wrongly as self-employed

The Guardian - UK · Feb 2

Royal Mail delivered Christmas letters and parcels late to about 16m people

‘No light at the end of the tunnel for consumers’ as 2025 figure is 50% higher than previous year, says Citizens Advice

The Guardian - UK · Jan 28

29% of UK adults hit by Royal Mail delays over Christmas, warns Citizens Advice

The figure is a 50% increase on December 2024, up from 10.7 million people, the charity found.

Evening Standard · Jan 28