Are royal mail stopping saturday deliveries

A question that has been on many people's minds!

Yes, Royal Mail has announced plans to stop Saturday deliveries in the UK. The decision was made in 2020, and the changes are expected to take effect in 2023.

Here are the details:

• Royal Mail will no longer deliver mail on Saturdays, except for special deliveries, such as Parcelforce and Royal Mail Special Delivery.
• The changes will apply to most areas of the UK, but some rural areas may still receive Saturday deliveries.
• The decision is part of Royal Mail's efforts to reduce costs and improve efficiency.
• The company will instead focus on delivering mail on weekdays (Monday to Friday).

It's worth noting that this change only affects mail delivery, not parcel delivery. Parcelforce, Royal Mail's parcel delivery service, will continue to operate on Saturdays.

If you're concerned about the impact of this change on your mail delivery, you can contact Royal Mail directly to ask about specific arrangements in your area.

Sources:

• Royal Mail press release: "Royal Mail announces plans to stop Saturday deliveries" (2020)
• BBC News: "Royal Mail to stop Saturday deliveries in UK" (2020)
• The Guardian: "Royal Mail to stop Saturday deliveries in bid to cut costs" (2020)