Royal Mail given go-ahead to scrap second-class post on Saturdays

Ofcom approves Royal Mail to end second-class post on Saturdays to reduce costs due to declining letter volumes, leading to rising stamp prices. The reform of the Universal Service Obligation (USO) will enable Royal Mail to deliver second-class letters on weekdays only, supporting a financially sustainable postal service. Alongside this change, Ofcom sets new delivery targets for first- and second-class mail to ensure efficiency and quality in Royal Mail's services.