People are being urged to post anything that you want to arrive before Christmas as soon as possible as Royal Mail workers are set to strike ahead of December 25. Seven strike days have been announced through December for postal workers - including Christmas Eve, meaning there will be delays.
A Royal Mail spokesman said: "Sending a Christmas gift to a friend or loved one? Please continue to refer to our Last Posting Dates and live service updates as some dates have changed to accommodate the disruption due to recent CWU industrial action. We recommend you post as early as possible to ensure your Christmas letters and parcels reach their destination in good time."
The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said its members will walk out on December 9, 11, 14, 15, 23 and 24.
This is in addition to strikes already notified for November 24, 25 and 30, and December 1. A CWU spokesperson said: “The CWU want a negotiated settlement with Royal Mail Group and will continue to engage the company to that end.
“But those in charge of Royal Mail need to wake up and realise we won’t allow them to destroy the livelihoods of postal workers.”
A Royal Mail spokesperson said: “Our preference is for an agreement with the CWU but the change we need is not optional.
“They should be focused on a resolution to this dispute for their members and the long-term health of the business, rather than damaging strike action.”
The latest dates to post items you want to arrive before Christmas Day are...
| Friday 16 December | Royal Mail Bulk Mail Economy |
| Monday 19 December | 2nd Class 2nd Class Signed For Royal Mail 48 |
| Wednesday 21 December | 1st Class 1st Class Signed For Royal Mail 24 Royal Mail Tracked 48 |
| Thursday 22 December | Special Delivery Guaranteed Royal Mail Tracked 24 |
| Friday 23 December | Special Delivery Guaranteed with Saturday Guarantee |
