US EditionRoyal Mail allowed to scrap second-class Saturday deliveries
UNITED KINGDOM, JUL 10 – Ofcom approved Royal Mail's plan to deliver second-class post on alternate weekdays to reduce costs amid declining letter volumes and rising stamp prices, aiming to save up to £425 million annually.
- Ofcom approved a reform allowing Royal Mail to stop delivering second-class letters on Saturdays starting July 28, 2025, with alternate weekday deliveries instead.
- This change responds to a sharp decline in letter volumes and rising delivery costs, prompting urgent postal service reform and a need for sustainability.
- Royal Mail must continue six-day first-class deliveries and meet revised lower delivery targets, including 90% next-day for first-class and 95% within three days for second-class mail.
- Martin Seidenberg said this supports a reliable and financially sustainable universal service, while Natalie Black emphasized success depends on Royal Mail implementing changes effectively.
- The reforms could save Royal Mail £250 million to £425 million annually but require collaboration with unions and transparency to maintain affordable, dependable postal service.
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