The national postal service has issued an apology for delays affecting deliveries and collections across 25 areas. These disruptions stem from local challenges such as unusually high sickness rates among staff and staffing shortages.
Residents are advised to check if their area is impacted to stay informed about possible delivery delays.
"The delays were due to local issues, such as high levels of sick absence or resourcing," a Royal Mail spokesperson confirmed.
Royal Mail’s acknowledgement highlights ongoing operational pressures impacting service reliability in various regions.