# Royal Mail Drops Saturday Second Class Mail | London News

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Podcast: [London News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/london-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7573121)
Published: 2026-07-04T10:05:57+00:00
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## Resource

Royal Mail is ditching Saturday Second Class mail deliveries—now you’ll get yours on alternating weekdays, Monday through Friday. First Class letters keep their six-day schedule, and all parcels still arrive up to seven days a week. Stamps remain one-price-goes-anywhere. While some complain it’s a “cut” and fear delays for important mail, others see it as more reliable than recent erratic delivery times. The postal service promises mail still arrives within three working days, though timing varies by your delivery week. Approved by Ofcom, this move aims to slash costs—saving £250M–£425M annually—as letter volumes have plummeted from 14 to 4 per household. New reliability targets ensure Royal Mail stays on track. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/11fe04c34f4efb7e

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