South Shropshire MP Philip Dunne has urged local residents to post gifts and cards early this Christmas in response to planned industrial action by postal workers.
As a result of CWU strikes, Royal Mail have brought forward its Latest Recommended Posting Dates to help manage the expected impact over the festive period. The CWU intends to take further industrial action on 9, 11, 14, 15, 23 and 24 December.
The changes to Latest Recommended Posting Dates are designed to help the Company keep mail moving in the run up to the Christmas period when mail volumes are higher.
With the threat of more planned CWU strike action across the UK, Royal Mail continues to deploy a range of contingency plans to keep communities, businesses and the country connected throughout the CWU’s ongoing industrial action.
Philip Dunne said, “Christmas is a busy time with many planning to send Christmas cards and presents to friends and family by post. To ensure they arrive in time for Christmas Day, please ensure you take note of the new Latest Recommended Posting Dates below”.
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Product/Service |
Old Date |
New Date |
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2nd Class 2nd Class Signed For Royal Mail 48 |
Monday 19 December |
Monday 12 December |
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1st Class 1st Class Signed For Royal Mail 24 Tracked 48 |
Wednesday 21 December |
Friday 16 December |
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Royal Mail Tracked 24 |
Thursday 22 December |
Monday 19 December |
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Special Delivery Guaranteed |
Friday 23 December |
Wednesday 21 December |
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International |
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Greece, Eastern Europe (except Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia) and Turkey
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Friday 9 December |
Saturday 3 December |
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Czech Republic, Finland, Italy, Poland, Sweden, USA and Canada
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Saturday 10 December |
Monday 5 December |
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Austria, Denmark, Germany, Iceland, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain, Switzerland |
Monday 12 December |
Wednesday 7 December |
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Belgium, France, Luxembourg |
Wednesday 14 December |
Friday 9 December |