Royal Mail: Three day work weeks faces government pushback

Ofcom said the Royal Mail could reduce letter delivery days in the service from six to five or even three, in proposals aimed at modernising the postal service. Two primary options for the service were laid out: Making changes to existing First and Second Class and business products so that most letters are delivered within three days or longer, with a next-day service still available for any urgent letters.  Reducing the number of letter delivery days in the service from six to five or three. For the sec ...