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Scottish Sun
27-07-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Huge change to Royal Mail deliveries from TOMORROW as part of massive shake-up
The major change is set to come into effect tomorrow - so be sure to read below to see how it could impact you SENDING A MESSAGE Huge change to Royal Mail deliveries from TOMORROW as part of massive shake-up Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ROYAL Mail is making a huge change to deliveries as part of a massive shake-up. Starting from tomorrow, Monday, July 28, second class letters will be delivered on alternate weekends and not on Saturday's. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 This table can help you understand what the change will look like Under current one-price-goes-everywhere USO rules the postal service has to deliver post six days a week, from Monday to Saturday. The Universal Service Obligation (USO) requires Royal Mail to deliver letters and parcels to all UK addresses at a uniform price, regardless of location. It also must drop off parcels on five days from Monday to Friday. The shake-up was revealed earlier this month, after Ofcom said reform was needed as people are sending less post. As a result, stamp prices keep rising and the cost of delivering letters goes up. The industry regulator said first-class mail should land on doorsteps six days a week. But starting from July 28, second-class letters will be delivered on alternate weekends. Letters will still be delivered within three working days of collection - Monday to Friday. The change follows a consultation with thousands of people and businesses from various organisations. Speaking at the time, Natalie Black, Ofcom's group director for networks and communications said reform of the postal service was "necessary". eBay Parcel Surprise: Rare Stamps Galore! It comes after a series of changes at the British postal service. In April, the cost of a first-class stamp went up by 5p, now costing £1.70. Second-class stamps rose by 2p to 87p. Meanwhile, posting a first-class large letter up to 100g now costs £3.15, up from £2.60. And first-class small parcels weighing up to 2kg rose from £4.79 to £4.99, while second-class jumped from £3.75 to £3.90. WHAT DO THE CHANGES MEAN? Ofcom has previously said affordability and reliability are more important to Royal Mail customers than the speed of delivery. But they do value having a next-day service for when they need to send the occasional urgent item. Ofcom will therefore continue to require the Royal Mail to deliver First Class letters the next working day, Monday to Saturday. It will also continue to cap the price of a second class stamp. But Ofcom said customers have told it that most letters are not urgent so they do not need six days a week delivery for the majority of letters. Ofcom believes that the changes will save Royal Mail between £250million and £425million a year. NO SERVICE DAYS ROYAL Mail operates round the clock throughout most of the year. But there are a handful of days when no delivery and collection services are offered: New Year's Day Good Friday Easter Monday Early May Bank Holiday Spring Bank Holiday Summer Bank Holiday Christmas Day Boxing Day The regulator is also making a small change to Royal Mail's existing delivery targets. Currently it needs to deliver 93% of all first class post the next day but this will be reduced to 90%. Meanwhile, 95% of all second class mail will now need to be delivered within three days - down from 98.5%. But many people have said they have experienced long delays where letters have taken weeks to arrive. To tackle this, Ofcom has set Royal Mail a new backstop that 99% of all mail has to be delivered no more than two days late. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
Scottish Sun
19-07-2025
- Scottish Sun
Royal Mail service down for hundreds of users
Over 400 users have flagged the issue on on Downdector RETURN TO SENDER Royal Mail service down for hundreds of users A popular ROYAL Mail service is down leaving customers unable to send parcels. Over 400 users have flagged the issue on on Downdector, a system which monitors outages. 1 Customers have flagged the issue on Downdector Credit: AP The majority of customers appear to be facing issues with its Click and Drop service, which allows users to purchase and print postage labels online.
The Sun
19-07-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Royal Mail service down for hundreds of users
A popular ROYAL Mail service is down leaving customers unable to send parcels. Over 400 users have flagged the issue on on Downdector, a system which monitors outages. 1 The majority of customers appear to be facing issues with its Click and Drop service, which allows users to purchase and print postage labels online.
Scottish Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Huge change to Royal Mail post deliveries baffles millions of Brits – did YOU spot it?
Outraged Brits are calling on the King to intervene ROYAL SWITCH Huge change to Royal Mail post deliveries baffles millions of Brits – did YOU spot it? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) ROYAL Mail customers are outraged at a massive break from tradition, with some calling on the King to intervene. 4 The historic royal red is one of the most "famous brands in the world" Credit: Getty 4 Customers have claimed the new white look looks "cheap", and maybe it is Credit: Royal Mail After 125 years of vans delivering the mail in its historic red, the postal service has sneakily been using white vans since late last year. Royal Mail admitted that it had bought 800 white vans before Christmas, but said that red remains the colour of 40,000 of its vehicles. A Royal Mail spokesperson claimed the change was temporary and that the vans would gradually be repainted- but some customers are unconvinced. Simon Howell, 63, 'stopped in his tracks' when his local postman dropped off his mail using a white van last Wednesday in Porlock, Somerset. He told the Telegraph how he stopped and questioned his postman: 'I said, 'My goodness me, what are you in?' Read more MILEY THIGHRUS Miley Cyrus stuns in knee boots after news her dad is dating an A-list star 'And he said, 'What do you think?'" Howell told the postman he was 'not very impressed', adding that 'the new white van look' is 'not very distinguished." The postman completely agreed, telling Howell that 'frankly, I'm not very happy either.' Howell thought that the new colour was chosen because 'they are always the cheapest option', but thought that the king's insignia on the side didn't "look very good." He added: 'My view is Charles, our dear King, needs to do something about it." Royal Mail issues major delivery delay warning for 14 areas in widespread chaos – is your postcode affected? Social media users flocked to agree that the vans looked 'cheap and nasty' Perhaps that is because they are cheaper. One postman reported that his office already had three new white delivery vans, and that they would eventually become 'standard nationwide.' He wrote: 'They're cheaper, easier to sell on, and easier to brand when the inevitable happens.' Another pointed out that engraving a small logo is much cheaper than 'large custom wraps.' One jokester begged: 'Won't someone think of Postman Pat?' But another pointed out that whilst 'iconic' Pat was a 'terrible postie' every episode he lost some 'important mail.' Some argued that due to the massive increase in pressure on the post service during Christmas, it often commandeered a temporary extra fleet of vans. But they are still being spotted months later. Historian, Dr Francis Young, has also spotted white Royal Mail vans doing the rounds in Yaxley, Cambridgeshire. He thought it odd that they had bothered to paint the King's crest, 'while not making sure that the van is the right colour,' arguing any other colour than the signature red was 'bizarre.' He added: 'The vans look like Royal Mail vans that someone just forgot to paint.' Young pointed out that the iconic royal red is one of the most recognised brands in the world, and is a symbol of British livery. Theme parks in China and Italy have even got British themes, recreating the famous red postboxes, telephone boxes and busses. A Royal Mail spokesman said: 'Our red vans are iconic and a key part of our brand. Nearly all of our 40,000 delivery vehicles are red, and that is not changing. 'Before the busy Christmas period, several vans, which were white, became available to purchase. These were additions, not replacements, and make up just over two per cent of our existing fleet. 'We have started to repaint them red.' 4 Red or white? The jury is out at this Royal Mail depot Credit: supplied
The Irish Sun
25-04-2025
- General
- The Irish Sun
Huge change to Royal Mail post deliveries baffles millions of Brits – did YOU spot it?
ROYAL Mail customers are outraged at a massive break from tradition, with some calling on the King to intervene. 4 The historic royal red is one of the most "famous brands in the world" Credit: Getty 4 Customers have claimed the new white look looks "cheap", and maybe it is Credit: Royal Mail After 125 years of vans delivering the mail in its historic red, the postal service has sneakily been using white vans since late last year. Advertisement Royal Mail admitted that it had bought 800 A Royal Mail spokesperson claimed the Simon Howell, 63, 'stopped in his tracks' when his local postman dropped off his mail using a white van last Wednesday in Porlock, He told Advertisement Read more 'And he said, 'What do you think?'" Howell told the postman he was 'not very impressed', adding that 'the new white van look' is 'not very distinguished." The postman completely agreed, telling Howell that 'frankly, I'm not very happy either.' Howell thought that the new colour was chosen because 'they are always the cheapest option', but thought that the king's Advertisement Most read in The Sun He added: 'My view is Royal Mail issues major delivery delay warning for 14 areas in widespread chaos – is your postcode affected? Social media users flocked to agree that the vans looked 'cheap and nasty' Perhaps that is because they are cheaper. One postman reported that his office already had three new white delivery vans, and that they would eventually become 'standard nationwide.' Advertisement He wrote: 'They're cheaper, easier to sell on, and easier to brand when the inevitable happens.' Another pointed out that engraving a small logo is much cheaper than 'large custom wraps.' One jokester begged: 'Won't someone think of But another pointed out that whilst 'iconic' Pat was a 'terrible postie' every episode he lost some 'important mail.' Advertisement Some argued that due to the massive increase in pressure on the post service during Christmas, it often commandeered a temporary extra fleet of vans. But they are still being spotted months later. Historian, Dr Francis Young, has also spotted white Royal Mail vans doing the rounds in Yaxley, He thought it odd that they had bothered to paint the King's crest, 'while not making sure that the van is the right colour,' arguing any other colour than the signature red was 'bizarre.' Advertisement He added: 'The vans look like Royal Mail Young pointed out that the iconic royal red is one of the most recognised brands in the world, and is a symbol of British livery. Theme parks in A Royal Mail spokesman said: 'Our red vans are iconic and a key part of our brand. Nearly all of our 40,000 delivery vehicles are red, and that is not changing. Advertisement 'Before the busy Christmas period, several vans, which were white, became available to purchase. These were additions, not replacements, and make up just over two per cent of our existing fleet. 'We have started to repaint them red.' 4 Red or white? The jury is out at this Royal Mail depot Credit: supplied 4 The red vans have trundled through picturesque British landscapes for over 128 years Credit: Alamy Advertisement
