December 18, 2025
Severe weather conditions cause delay in parcels and mail in the United Kingdom

Royal Mail has reported parcel and mail delivery delays across parts of the UK due to severe seasonal weather conditions, which have contributed to staffing shortages, transportation challenges, and localized operational disruptions. In affected areas, delivery schedules may be adjusted and rounds rotated to manage backlogs, with additional support deployed to the hardest-hit offices. While Royal Mail continues to target six-day-a-week delivery, customers in impacted postcodes may experience temporary delays as conditions stabilize and recovery efforts continue.