Royal Mail could soon ditch some Saturday post in major changes
manchestereveningnews.co.ukRoyal Mail plans to ditch Saturday postal deliveries are now being considered by Ofcom, the industry regulator confirmed today.
Regulator Ofcom said it is considering plans to axe Saturday deliveries for second class post, but keeping first class unchanged as it looks at UK postal service reforms.
The industry watchdog, which has been consulting on the future of the universal postal service, said it is now focusing efforts on the option of allowing Royal Mail to ditch the Saturday service for second class post and delivering on alternative weekdays.
Under these plans, second class postal delivery times would remain unchanged at three working days, while first class post would continue to be a six-day-a-week service. READ MORE: Tree surgeon who claimed he 'found himself in middle' of riot holds head in hands as truth comes out Ofcom said no decision had been made and it continues to review the changes, with aims to publish a consultation in early 2025 and make a decision in the summer of next year.
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