Royal Mail has admitted its service does not meet standards

It comes as Eastleigh MP Liz Jarvis criticised the company for consistently missing delivery targets. In the SO postcode area, only 82.8 per cent of first-class deliveries arrived on time, falling short of the 93 per cent target. Ms Jarvis described the current performance as “failing,” saying: “These missed targets …

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Royal Mail to issue postmark for Armed Forces Day 2025

The postmark will read: “Armed Forces Day 28 June 2025” and aims to raise awareness across the country in the lead-up to the national event. Armed Forces Day, taking place on Saturday, June 28, is an annual opportunity for the public to show support for the entire Armed Forces community. …

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Recap: Paramedics and police called to Hanley

Man in hospital Emergency services were called at 6.40am. A spokeswoman for Staffordshire Police said: “We went to Tontine Street in Hanley, Stoke-on-Trent, after concerns were raised for the safety of a man. “Colleagues from West Midlands Ambulance Service also attended and a man was taken to hospital.” The ambulance …

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Royal Mail delivery target missed, MP claims

Royal Mail is under pressure to explain its performance after failing to meet delivery targets in the SN postcode area, where nearly one in five first-class letters arrived late. New figures show that just 75.2% of first-class mail was delivered on time—well below the 93% target set by Royal Mail. …

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