Royal Mail says that mail volumes have doubled over the Christmas interval, leaving some postcodes going through large supply delays.
In an try to ease the supply backlog, some experiences declare that Royal Mail is implementing a “short-term contingency measure” to ship packages that might in any other case take up an excessive amount of house.
It comes because the UK postal service rushes to get everybody’s Christmas presents, playing cards and letter out on time, with simply days left till Christmas arrives.
“We all know how vital letters and parcels are, particularly within the run-up to Christmas,” stated a Royal Mail spokesperson.
“That is our busiest time of yr, with mail volumes greater than doubling, however the overwhelming majority of mail continues to be delivered on time.
“The place there’s disruption, we work to resolve it as rapidly as doable and maintain companies shifting. Final yr, 99% of things posted by the final beneficial posting dates had been delivered in time for Christmas, and our groups are working exhausting to ship the identical stage of service once more this yr,” they stated.
However is there nonetheless time to put up one thing earlier than Christmas? You is likely to be in luck, however be fast.
When is the final day to put up earlier than Christmas?
Many mailing deadlines have now handed, however there are nonetheless just a few last-minute choices for individuals who want one thing despatched urgently earlier than Christmas.
Sadly, any 1st and 2nd-class postage despatched now gained’t arrive earlier than Christmas.
The 2 remaining choices you might have for home put up are:
- Parcel Drive – Express10, ExpressPM, Express24 (ship by December 22)
- Royal Mail – Particular Supply Assured® (ship by December 23)
