Royal Mail: Last day for first-class Christmas post
UK households have until today to send first-class mail for Christmas arrival. Royal Mail's festive gift to staff downgraded to second-class stamps, sparking union criticism.
UK households have until today to send first-class mail for Christmas arrival. Royal Mail's festive gift to staff downgraded to second-class stamps, sparking union criticism.
Royal Mail issues a festive delivery delay warning for 47 UK postcodes. Last posting date for first class signed items is December 20. Check the full list now.
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