Royal Mail misses delivery targets again but hails ‘encouraging’ signs
Royal Mail has once again missed its delivery targets for first and second class post, but said it is making progress towards the goals as its turnaround plan continues. The…
Royal Mail has once again missed its delivery targets for first and second class post, but said it is making progress towards the goals as its turnaround plan continues. The…
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Royal Mail misses delivery targets again but makes progress amid overhaul Updated / Friday, 21 Aug 2026 13:08 Getty Royal Mail said it delivered 85% of first-class deliveries the next…
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