Royal Mail has revealed the 121 postcodes that are facing delays. Problems have emerged due to staff shortages, exacerbated by sickness. The West Midlands has been particularly affected, with more than 60 areas experiencing delivery issues. In some areas, such as Shifnal, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Telford and Newport, there have been …
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Read More »Full list of 121 postcodes hit by major Royal Mail delays due to ‘high levels of sickness’
ROYAL Mail has warned that 121 postcodes are being hit by serious delivery delays due to high levels of sickness. The disruption is concentrated in the West Midlands, where more than 60 areas have seen little or no post delivered, leaving residents frustrated. Sign up for The Sun newsletter Thank …
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Read More »No post in more than 60 areas of the West Midlands – this is what is happening at Royal Mail
There have been reports of problems in Shifnal, Wolverhampton, Dudley, Telford, and Newport – by no means an exhaustive list – with significant numbers of residents saying they have not received any mail since Christmas. But is it really all down to the weather? We have had a few days …
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