Royal Mail to reduce Saturday second class deliveries in UK pilot scheme

Royal Mail will cut second class deliveries on Saturdays in several UK cities, including Bristol and London, as part of a pilot scheme. This trial will also affect about one million households, receiving second class post every other working day. The pilot is set to begin in February 2025, pending Ofcom's approval. Ofcom is reviewing the Universal Service Agreement and may decide on changes by summer 2025. Current regulations require six-day delivery across the UK. Royal Mail aims to improve reliability and save costs through these changes. The company has stated that any new operating model will depend on Ofcom's regulations.