The Royal Mail’s traditional letter delivery service may undergo a significant transformation, with Ofcom, the industry watchdog, warning that the current system is “unsustainable” without reform. Ofcom’s proposed overhaul, outlined after a thorough review, suggests cutting the existing six-day-a-week service to either five days or three.
Royal Mail has been advocating for the elimination of Saturday letter deliveries, citing diminishing demand as a primary reason. Ofcom, acknowledging the need for modernisation, has presented two main options for reform, both requiring changes to existing laws. The first option is to reduce the service to five days a week, while the second option is a more drastic cut to just three days.
