Is there a postal strike in Brighton?
Strike action is due to take place on 26 and 31 August and 8 and 9 September 2022.
General enquiries
Is post open on Saturday in the UK?
Post offices are usually open from 9am to 5:30pm Monday to Friday, and until 12:30pm on Saturday. Post boxes can be found throughout cities, towns and villages in Britain.
Your post should be delivered by 3pm if you live in a town or city, or 4pm if you live in a rural area. You can check if post will be delayed in your local area on the Royal Mail website.
Are postmen on strike 2022?
The next postal strike is planned for Wednesday, 31st August 2022. During this time, Datagraphic will operate as normal and minimise disruption by continuing to work with DSA provider, Whistl.30-Aug-2022
The Royal Mail, like many other key services, has been hit hard by staff shortages this month. The postal service has said that both Covid-related self-isolation and high numbers of workers off sick are affecting delivery times.26-Jan-2022
Can I call my local post office directly?
To find a local USPS number for a specific post office, use the "Locations" link on the USPS website and enter your location. You can call the national USPS number at 1-800-275-8777.04-Mar-2020
The Integrated Voice Response (IVR) system is the telephone system that provides automated USPS® information. When a customer calls 1-800-ASK-USPS (1-800-275-8777), the customer service telephone number for the U.S. Postal Service® (USPS®), they will hear a greeting, then a language choice option (press 2 for Spanish).
How do I talk to my local post office?
If you can't find the phone number at all for a specific location, there is one more option. You can call 800-ASK-USPS to receive further assistance. The representative will be able to give you the phone number of any post office location you need.25-Oct-2018
The Post Office has revealed that it is now the UK's largest retailer open on a Sunday, with 3,800 branches trading seven days a week. A recent transformation of the business has resulted in thousands of sites offering longer opening hours with the number open on Sundays up by 1,000 since 2013.06-Jun-2016
Is Saturday a working day for Royal Mail?
Working days are Monday-Friday unless you've purchased Saturday Guaranteed delivery.
Online customers can send their items using our Parcel Collect service, at a Parcel Postboxes, or at a Royal Mail Delivery Office. Will letters be delivered on a Sunday? No, at this time we are focussing on parcels only for Sunday delivery.
Can I collect my mail from the sorting office UK?
We're no longer accepting new applications for our Mail Collect Service. We offer a range of alternative services to match your needs: If you want to collect your mail from the Delivery Office you can opt for a PO Box and apply online at royalmail.com/pobox.
There are many reasons as to why you wouldn't get mail or packages such as the shipping label falling off, the address or recipient name getting smeared in case of bad weather, or the most common reason of all, an incorrect address. Just one wrong digit in the zip code can make all the difference with mail delivery.08-Apr-2018
Can I pick up mail from the post office before it is delivered?
Yes, you can pick up a package from the USPS before it's delivered. The USPS understands that not everyone wants to wait for a package. That's why they have implemented two services to help their customers pick up packages before they're delivered.20-May-2022
The postal service has said both Covid-related self-isolation and high numbers of workers off sick are affecting delivery times
Why are Royal Mail workers striking?
Royal Mail workers will launch a fresh 48-hour strike today and another on September 30, in a dispute over pay, which threatens disruption to deliveries. The Communication Workers Union (CWU) said 115,000 of its members will walk out on Thursday, 8 September in protest against an “imposed” 2% pay rise.11 hours ago
Royal Mail is a public limited company, meaning it is owned by its shareholders. It trades on the FTSE 250 as RMG, having been demoted from the FTSE 100 in June this year. For most of its life Royal Mail was owned by the UK Government.31-Aug-2022
What do I do if my mail is not being delivered?
Postal Service For delayed mail, either domestic or international, call 1-800-275-8777 to file a complaint. Or go to USPS online, choose the tab marked "Where is My Package" or "Where is My Mail." For lost or damaged mail, file a claim for either international mail or domestic mail.26-May-2020
You don't need to book a Redelivery or collect your mail if you've received a yellow card, we'll automatically try and deliver it again the next working day. If we still can't deliver it, then we'll leave a red 'Something for you' card and you can collect it or have it redelivered in the usual way.
What do I do if my parcel hasn't arrived Royal Mail?
You should try to contact the seller before you ask Royal Mail for compensation - you'll usually get a better result. You can: ask for a refund or redelivery if the item didn't arrive.
Is there a postal strike in Brighton?