PC2Paper will be closed from the end of business today (30th of December), reopening on the Monday the 4th of January. Any mail sent after our 1pm cut-off for tracked services and 3pm for all other services will be queued in the system and processed for posting on the 4th of January.

Royal Mail have advised that there are currently delays at many of its Mail Processing Centres with not all mail being processed to schedule. The following areas are affected and customers should expect delivery to take longer than normal:

• Birmingham Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK on Tuesday, due for delivery today to addresses in the B, HR and WR postcode areas.
• Bristol Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Tuesday in the BA, BS, GL and TA postcode areas, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK.
• Chelmsford Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK on Tuesday, due for delivery today to addresses in the CM, CO and SS postcode areas. Also, some mail posted in these postcode areas on Tuesday, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK.
• Edinburgh Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK on Tuesday, due for delivery today to addresses in the DD, EH, FK, KY, PH and TD postcode areas. Also, some mail posted in these postcode areas on Tuesday, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK.
• Glasgow Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK on Tuesday, due for delivery today to addresses in the G, KA, ML and PA postcode areas.
• Jubilee Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Tuesday in the GU, KT, SW and TW postcode areas, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK.
• Medway Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK on Tuesday, due for delivery today to addresses in the CT, DA, ME and TN postcode areas. Also, some mail posted in these postcode areas on Tuesday, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK.
• Romford Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK on Tuesday, due for delivery today to addresses in the E, IG and RM postcode areas. Also, some mail posted in these postcode areas on Tuesday, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK.
• South Midlands Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Tuesday in the CV, LE, MK and NN postcode areas, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK.
• Warrington Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Tuesday in the CW, L, WA and WN postcode areas, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK.

Royal Mail have advised that deliveries are currently limited in the following areas. Customers should expect delivery to take longer than normal in these areas:

• Alford (LN11 and LN13)
• Barnsley (S70, S71, S72 and S75)
• Benfleet (SS7)
• Blackheath (SE3)
• Bow (E3)
• Canterbury (CT1-CT6)
• Grays (RM16-RM20)
• Hornsey (N8)
• Maidstone (ME14-ME17)
• Ringwood (BH24, BH31)
• Wandsworth (SW18)

Royal Mail have advised that the following areas are currently receiving limited deliveries. Customers should expect delivery to take longer than normal in these areas:

• Alford (LN11 and LN13)
• Barnsley (S70, S71, S72 and S75)
• Benfleet (SS7)
• Blackheath (SE3)
• Canterbury (CT1-CT6)
• Grays (RM16-RM20)
• Hornsey (N8)
• Maidstone (ME14-ME17)
• Ringwood (BH24, BH31)
• Wandsworth (SW18)

Royal Mail has suspended its service to most European destination until further notice. Any mail received for Europe will be processed as normal and Royal Mail will hold it securely for posting once services return to normal. Customers should expect delays to all European Mail.

PC2Paper will be closed on New Years Eve and New Years Day. All letters sent after our 1pm cut-off time for tracked mail and 3pm for all other services on the 30th of December will be queued in the system and processed on the next working day which is Monday the 4th of January. Cancellation can be requested by logging into your account if required.

PC2Paper will be close for Christmas at the end of business today and will remain closed for the Christmas Holiday period, re-opening on Tuesday the 29th of December. Any mail received in the system whilst we are closed will be queued and processed when we re-open. Items can be cancelled by logging into your account if required.

Royal Mail have advised that deliveries of mail are currently limited in some areas due to resourcing issues. Mail to the following areas is currently affected and customers should expect delivery to take longer than normal:

• Alford (LN11 and LN13)
• Ashington (NE22, NE62-NE64)
• Barnsley (S70, S71, S72 and S75)
• Barnes (SW13)
• Benfleet (SS7)
• Canterbury (CT1-CT6)
• Hornsey (N8)
• Maidstone (ME14-ME17)
• South Ockendon (RM15)

Royal Mail are reporting delays at many of their Mail Processing Centres with not all mail being processed to schedule. Customers should expect delivery to take longer than normal in the following areas:

• Bristol Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the BA, BS, GL and TA postcode areas.
• Chelmsford Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the CM, CO, IP and SS postcode areas.
• Croydon Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the BR, CR, SE and SM postcode areas.
• Edinburgh Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in theDD, EH, FK, KY, PH and TD postcode areas.
• Exeter Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the EX and TQ postcode areas.
• Jubilee Mail Centre Both inbound (some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the GU, KT, SW and TW postcode areas) and outbound (some mail posted in the GU, KT, SW and TW postcode areas yesterday for delivery today in other parts of the UK).
• Medway Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the CT, DA, ME and TN postcode areas.
• Romford Mail Centre Both inbound (some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the E, IG and RM postcode areas) and outbound (some mail posted in the E, IG and RM postcode areas yesterday for delivery today in other parts of the UK).
• Southampton Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the PO, SP and SO postcode areas.
• Swindon Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the OX, RG and SN postcode areas.

Royal Mail have advised that mail service to Europe have been suspended. Any mail bound for Europe will be help by Royal Mail until service resume. Customers should delays to all European mail.

PC2Paper will be closed from the 24th December to the 28th of December for the Christmas holiday. Any mail sent after our 1pm cut-off for tracked mail and 3pm for all other mail on the 23rd of December will be sent on the next available working day which is Tuesday the 29th of December. All mail submitted whilst we are closed will be queued in the system and can be cancelled if requested.

We are closed from the 31st of December to the 1st of January for the New Years Holiday. Any mail sent after our 1pm cut-off for tracked mail and 3pm for all other mail on the 31st of December will be sent on the next available working day which is Monday the 4th of January.

We have made the decision to remove the Special Delivery service as Royal Mail are not currently guaranteeing a next day service. We feel that we cannot post items with this service until the service is back to normal and is once again offering next day delivery.

Royal Mail are reporting continued delays to mail in the following areas, customers should allow extra time for delivery and expect delays:

• Alford (LN11 and LN13)
• Ashington (NE22, NE62-NE64)
• Barnes (SW13)
• South Ockendon (RM15)
• Tooting (SW17)

Royal Mail are reporting a number of delays at their Mail Processing Centres. The following locations are currently experiencing delays with not all mail being processed to schedule:

• Bristol Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the BA, BS, GL and TA postcode areas.
• Cardiff Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the CF, LD and NP postcode areas.
• Chelmsford Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the CM, CO, IP and SS postcode areas.
• Jubilee Mail Centre Both inbound (some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the GU, KT, SW and TW postcode areas) and outbound (some mail posted in the GU, KT, SW and TW postcode areas yesterday for delivery today in other parts of the UK).
• Medway Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the CT, DA, ME and TN postcode areas.
• Peterborough Mail Centre Both inbound (some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the CB and PE postcode areas) and outbound (some mail posted in the CB and PE postcode areas yesterday for delivery today in other parts of the UK).
• Sheffield Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the DN, HU, LN and S postcode areas.
• Southampton Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the PO, SP and SO postcode areas.
• Swindon Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the OX, RG and SN postcode areas.

Royal Mail have advised that they have suspended their Special Delivery Guarantee for items posted from the 23rd of December. Whilst these items will still be given priority they can no longer be guaranteed on a next day service. This is due to staffing issues and complications caused by Covid-19.

Today (Monday 21st December) is the last recommended posting date for Christmas mail. All mail received after this date will be processed as normal but may not arrive in time for Christmas.

Royal Mail have advised that the following areas are currently receiving limited deliveries. Customers should expect delivery to take longer than normal in these areas:

• Ashington (NE22, NE62-NE64)
• Barnes (SW13)
• Great Yeldham (CO9 4)
• South Ockendon (RM15)
• Tooting (SW17)

Royal Mail have reported delays at the following Mail Processing Centres. Customers should expect delays in these areas:

• Edinburgh Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the DD, EH, FK, KY, PH and TD postcode areas.
• Southampton Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the PO, SO and SP postcode areas.

The last recommended posting dates for Christmas mail are approaching. Today (Friday 18th December) is the last recommended date to post 2nd class UK Mail and mail to Belgium, France and Luxembourg.

Monday 21 December - 1st Class, 1st Class Signed For and Royal Mail Tracked 48*
Tuesday 22 December - Royal Mail Tracked 24*
Wednesday 23 December - Special Delivery Guaranteed

Royal Mail have reported delayed at many of its Mail Processing Centres including Medway, through which all of our outgoing mail is processed. Mail is still leaving us as normal but is subject to delays once it enters the Royal Mail postal system. Customers should expect delivery to take longer than normal.

A full list of affected Processing Centres is below:

• Bristol Mail Centere Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the BA, BS, GL and TA postcode areas
• Chelmsford Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the CM, CO, IP and SS postcode areas.
• Croydon Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the BR, CR, SE and SM postcode areas.
• Exeter Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the EX and TQ postcode areas.
• Jubilee Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the GU, KT, SW and TW postcode areas.
• Leeds Mail Centre: Both inbound (Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the BD, HD, HG, HX, LS, WF and YO postcode areas) and outbound (Some mail posted yesterday in the BD, HD, HG, HX, LS, WF and YO postcode areas for delivery today in other parts of the UK.
• Medway Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the CT, DA, ME and TN postcode areas.
• Swindon Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the OX, RG and SN postcode areas.
• Southampton Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the PO, SO and SP postcode areas.
• Tyneside Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday, for delivery today in the DH, DL, NE, SR and TS postcode areas.

Royal Mail have reported delays at many of items Royal Mail Processing including the Medway Mail Centre which handles all of our outgoing mail. Items will take longer than normal to de delivered in the following areas:

• Bristol Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the BA, BS, GL and TA postcode areas
• Chelmsford Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the CM, CO, IP and SS postcode areas.
• Edinburgh Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday, for delivery today in the DD, EH, FK, KY, PH and TD postcode areas.
• Jubilee Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the GU, KT, SW and TW postcode areas.
• Leeds Mail Centre: Some mail posted in the BD, HD, HG, HX, LS, WF and YO postcode areas yesterday for delivery today in other parts of the UK yesterday.
• Medway Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the CT, DA, ME and TN postcode areas.
• Romford Mail Centre Both inbound (some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the E, IG and RM postcode areas) and outbound (some mail posted in the E, IG and RM postcode areas yesterday for delivery today in other parts of the UK).
• Southampton Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the PO, SO and SP postcode areas.
• Swindon Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the OX, RG and SN postcode areas.
• Tyneside Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday, for delivery today in the DH, DL, NE, SR and TS postcode areas.

Royal Mail have advised that deliveries to the following postcodes will be limited today due to resourcing issues. Customers should expect items to take longer than normal to be delivered in these areas:

• Ashington (NE22, NE62-NE64)
• Barnes (SW13)
• Great Yeldham (CO9 4)
• South Ockendon (RM15)
• Tooting (SW17)

The following postcodes are currently receiving limited deliveries of mail sue to resourcing issues in the local delivery offices. Customers should expect the delivery of mail to take longer than normal in these areas:

• Ashington (NE22, NE62-NE64)
• South Ockendon (RM15)
• Tooting (SW17)

Royal Mail have reported delays at many of its Mail Processing Centres due to staffing issues caused by social distancing and self-isolating along with increased volumes of mail. The following Mail Processing Centres are currently experiencing delays, customer should expect delivery to take longer than normal:

• Bristol Mail Centere Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the BA, BS, GL and TA postcode areas
• Cardiff Mail Centere Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the CF, LD and NP postcode areas
• Chelmsford Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the CM, CO, IP and SS postcode areas.
• Croydon Mail Centere Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the BR, CR, SE, SM postcode areas.
• Edinburgh Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday, for delivery today in the DD, EH, FK, KY, PH and TD postcode areas.
• Jubilee Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the GU, KT, SW and TW postcode areas.
• Leeds Mail Centre: Some mail posted in the BD, HD, HG, HX, LS, WF and YO postcode areas yesterday for delivery today in other parts of the UK yesterday.
• Medway Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the CT, DA, ME and TN postcode areas.
• Swindon Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the OX, RG and SN postcode areas.
• Tyneside Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday, for delivery today in the DH, DL, NE, SR and TS postcode areas.

We are still posting mail as normal but are aware of delays at the Medway Processing Centre through which all of our outgoing mail has to pass before being delivered. Last night a vehicle travelling from the Medway Mail Centre to Daventry arrived late, this will cause delays to mail posted yesterday. In addition to this the Medway Mail Processing Centre is currently experiencing delays due to staffing issues and increased volumes of mail. We would expect mail delivery to take longer than normal at this time.

Royal Mail have advised that deliveries in the following postcodes will be limited today. Customers should expect items to take longer than normal to be delivered in these areas:

• Ashington (NE22, NE62-NE64)
• South Ockendon (RM15)
• Tooting (SW17)
• Totton (SO40, SO43)

Royal Mail have reported that not all mail was processed to schedule at the following Mail Processing Centres. Customer should expect the delivery of mail to take longer in these areas:

• Bristol Mail Centere Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the BA, BS, GL and TA postcode areas
• Cardiff Mail Centere Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the CF, LD and NP postcode areas
• Edinburgh Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday, for delivery today in the DD, EH, FK, KY, PH and TD postcode areas.
• Jubilee Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the GU, KT, SW and TW postcode areas.
• Leeds Mail Centre: Some mail posted in the BD, HD, HG, HX, LS, WF and YO postcode areas yesterday for delivery today in other parts of the UK yesterday.
• Medway Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the CT, DA, ME and TN postcode areas.
• Romford Mail Centre: Some mail posted in the E, IG and RM postcode areas yesterday for delivery today in other parts of the UK yesterday.
• Sheffield Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday, for delivery today in the DN, HU, LN, S postcode areas.
• Tyneside Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday, for delivery today in the DH, DL, NE, SR and TS postcode areas.
• Warrington Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday for delivery today in the CW, L, WA and WN postcode areas.

We are currently experiencing delays to our outgoing mail. Although mail is still leaving us as normal our local Mail Processing hub Medway is currently experiencing delays with processing items. Not all mail was processed to schedule last night at the Medway Mail Processing Centre, customers should expect the delivery of items to take longer than normal.

Royal Mail have advised that there have been delays at the following mail processing centres. Mail for these areas will be delayed and customers should allow extra time for delivery.

• Chester Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK over the weekend, for delivery today in the CH, LL and SY postcode areas.
• Edinburgh Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK over the weekend, for delivery today in the DD, EH, FK, KY, PH and TD postcode areas.
• Inverness Mail Centre Some mail posted in other parts of the UK over the weekend, for delivery today in the HS, IV and KW postcode areas.
• London Central Mail Centre: Some mail posted in the EC, N, W1 and WC over the weekend, for delivery today in other parts of the UK.
• Swindon Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK over the weekend, for delivery today in the OX, RG and SN postcode areas.

The last recommended Christmas posting dates for UK mail are as follows:

Friday 18th December: 2nd class

Monday 21st December 1st Class

Wednesday 23rd December: Special Delivery

Please be aware this is only a guideline, delivery times cannot be guaranteed. We would recommend posting early and allowing extra time for delivery over the busy Christmas period.

Deliveries in the following areas continue to be limited today due to resourcing issues in the local areas:

• Ashington (NE22, NE62-NE64)
• Gillingham (ME7)
• South Ockendon (RM15)
• Tooting (SW17)
• Totton (SO40, SO43)

Customers should expect mail to take longer to be delivered in these areas.

Royal Mail have advised that there are delays at many of its processing centres.This will cause delays to mail and customers should expect delivery to take longer than normal. A full list of affected postcodes is below:

• Bristol Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Thursday from across the UK, due for delivery today to addresses in the BA, BS, GL and TA postcode areas.
• Cardiff Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Thursday from across the UK, due for delivery today to addresses in the CF, LD and NP postcode areas.
• Chelmsford Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Thursday from across the UK, due for delivery today to addresses in the CM, CO and SS postcode areas.
• Croydon Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Thursday from across the UK, due for delivery today to addresses in the BR, CR, SE and SM postcode areas.
• Edinburgh Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Thursday from across the UK, due for delivery today to addresses in the DD, EH, FK, KY, PH and TD postcode areas.
• Jubilee Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Thursday from across the UK, due for delivery today to addresses in the GU, KT, SW and TW postcode areas.
• Medway Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Thursday from across the UK, due for delivery today to addresses in the CT, DA, ME and TN postcode areas.
• Norwich Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Thursday from across the UK, due for delivery today to addresses in the NR postcode area.
• Sheffield Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Thursday from across the UK, due for delivery today to addresses in the DN, HU, LN and S postcode areas.
• Tyneside Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Thursday from across the UK, due for delivery today to addresses in the DH, DL, NE, SR and TS postcode areas.

Royal Mail have advised that vehicles headed for the Princess Royal Distribution Centre from Swansea and Swindon suffered breakdowns last night. This has caused the late arrival of mail causing it to miss onward connections. As a result mail due for delivery in London and the South East of England may arrive later than usual.

Royal Mail has said that delays to deliveries are down to an exceptionally large volume of post. According to this article some items of mail are arriving weeks after they have been posted with 1st class mail taking 7 days or more in many areas.

Royal Mail have advised that the last recommended Christmas date for Ireland has been brought forward due to delays in processing mail at this destination. Post for Ireland now needs to be posted by Wednesday the 16th of December. This includes any tracked items such as International Tracked and Signed items.

Last Recommended Christmas posting dates:

Royal Mail are currently advising that deliveries are limited in some areas.Customers should expect delays to items being delivered in the following postcodes:

• Ashington (NE22, NE62-NE64)
• Gillingham (ME7)
• Ruthin (LL15)
• South Ockendon (RM15)
• Tooting (SW17)
• Totton (SO40, SO43)

Royal Mail are currently reporting delays at many of its Mail Processing centres including Bristol, Cardiff, Chelmsford, Edinburgh and Jubilee. Full details of all the affected postcodes are below, customers should expect items to take longer to be delivered in these areas:

• Bristol Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Tuesday from across the UK, due for delivery today to addresses in the BA, BS, GL and TA postcode areas.
• Cardiff Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Tuesday from across the UK, due for delivery today to addresses in the CF, LD and NP postcode areas.
• Chelmsford Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Tuesday from across the UK, due for delivery today to addresses in the CM, CO and SS postcode areas.
• Edinburgh Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Tuesday from across the UK, due for delivery today to addresses in the DD, EH, FK, KY, PH and TD postcode areas.
• Jubilee Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Tuesday from across the UK, due for delivery today to addresses in the GU, KT, SW and TW postcode areas. Also, some mail posted on Tuesday in these postcode areas, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK.
• Leeds Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Tuesday from across the UK, due for delivery today to addresses in the BD, HD, HG, HX, LS, WF and YO postcode areas.Also, some mail posted on Tuesday in these postcode areas, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK.
• Medway Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Tuesday from across the UK, due for delivery today to addresses in the CT, DA, ME and TN postcode areas.
• Nottingham Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Tuesday from across the UK, due for delivery today to addresses in the DE and NG postcode areas.
• Sheffield Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Tuesday from across the UK, due for delivery today to addresses in the DN, HU, LN and S postcode areas.
• Tyneside Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Tuesday from across the UK, due for delivery today to addresses in the DH, DL, NE, SR and TS postcode areas.

The last recommended posting dates for Europe are approaching. Customers are advised to post before the recommended dates and allow extra time for delivery over the busy Christmas period.

To help plan your Christmas posting well in advance, the next latest recommended posting date is:

Saturday 12 December: Czech Republic, Finland, Italy, Poland, Sweden and USA

Wednesday 16 December: Austria, Denmark, Germany, Iceland, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Slovakia, Spain and Switzerland

Friday 18 December: Belgium, France, Ireland and Luxembourg

Royal Mail have advised that deliveries in some areas will be limited today due to resourcing issues. The following postcodes are currently affected and customers should expect deliveries to take longer than normal in these areas:

• Gillingham (ME7)
• Ruthin (LL15)
• Tooting (SW17)
• Totton (SO40, SO43)

Royal Mail have reported delays at many of its mail processing centres today including Cardiff, Jubilee, Leeds and Medway. The full list of affected postcodes is listed below, customers should expect mail delivery to take longer than normal in these areas:

• Cardiff Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Monday in the CF, LD and NP postcode areas, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK (Outward). Also, some mail posted from across the UK on Monday to addresses in the CF, LD and NP postcode areas (Inward).
• Home Counties North Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Monday in the AL, EN, HP, LU, SG and WD postcode areas, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK (Outward).
• Jubilee Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Monday from across the UK, due for delivery today to addresses in the GU, KT, SW and TW postcode areas (Inward).
• Leeds Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Monday in the BD, HD, HG, HX, LS, WF and YO postcode areas, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK (Outward). Also, some mail posted from across the UK on Monday to addresses in the BD, HD, HG, HX, LS, WF and YO postcode areas (Inward).
• Medway Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Monday in the CT, DA, ME and TN postcode areas, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK (Outward). Also, some mail posted from across the UK on Monday to addresses in the CT, DA, ME and TN postcode areas (Inward).
• Preston Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Monday in the BB, FY, LA and PR postcode areas, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK (Outward).
• Sheffield Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Monday from across the UK, due for delivery today to addresses in the DN, HU, LN and S postcode areas (Inward).
• South Midlands Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Monday in the CV, LE, MK and NN postcode areas, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK (Outward). Also, some mail posted from across the UK on Monday to addresses in the CV, LE, MK and NN postcode areas (Inward).
• Tyneside Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Monday from across the UK, due for delivery today to addresses in the DH, DL, NE, SR and TS postcode areas (Inward).
• Warrington Mail Centre: Some mail posted on Monday in the CW, L, WA and WN postcode areas, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK (Outward).

We are aware of delays to mail bound for Ireland. Currently mail for Ireland is leaving the UK as normal but is being delayed in the Republic of Ireland. This is due to high volumes of mail being processed and Covid restrictions being in place. Customers should expect mail to this destination to take longer than normal to arrive.

PC2Paper will be closed from the 24th December to the 28th of December for the Christmas holiday. Any mail sent after our 1pm cut-off for tracked mail and 3pm for all other mail on the 23rd of December will be sent on the next available working day which is Tuesday the 29th of December. All mail submitted whilst we are closed will be queued in the system and can be cancelled if requested.

We are closed from the 31st of December to the 1st of January for the New Years Holiday. Any mail sent after our 1pm cut-off for tracked mail and 3pm for all other mail on the 31st of December will be sent on the next available working day which is Monday the 4th of January.

Royal Mail have advised that deliveries in the following postcodes are currently limited. Customer should expect mail to take longer in these areas:

• Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth (CM21, CM22, CM23, CM24)
• Gillingham (ME7)
• Ruthin (LL15)
• Stratford (E15, E20)

Royal Mail have advised that not all mail has been processed to schedule at its Aberdeen, Edinburgh and Glasgow processing centres. Mail to the following postcodes is likely to be delayed.

• Aberdeen Mail Centre: Some mail posted over the weekend from across the UK, due for delivery today to addresses in the AB and ZE postcode areas.
• Edinburgh Mail Centre: Some mail posted over the weekend from across the UK, due for delivery today to addresses in the DD, EH, FK, KY, PH and TD postcode areas.
• Glasgow Mail Centre: Some mail posted over the weekend from across the UK, due for delivery today to addresses in the G, KA, ML and PA postcode areas.

Royal Mail have advised that there have been delays at several of its Mail Processing Centres. Customers should expect delays in Croydon, Greenford, Sheffield, Jubilee, Tyneside,Nottingham and Swindon. The following postcodes are currently affected by these delays:

• Croydon Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday, due for delivery today to addresses in the BR, CR, SE and SM postcode areas.
• Greenford Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday, due for delivery today to addresses in the HA, NW, SL, UB, W2-14 postcode areas and BFPO.
• Sheffield Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday, due for delivery today to addresses in the DN, HU, LN and S postcode areas.
• Jubilee Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday, due for delivery today to addresses in the GU, KT, SW and TW postcode areas.
• Tyneside Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday, due for delivery today to addresses in the DH, DL, NE, SR and TS postcode areas.
• Nottingham Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday, due for delivery today to addresses in the DE and NG postcode areas.
• Swindon Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday, due for delivery today to addresses in the OX, RG and SN postcode areas. Some mail posted yesterday in the OX, RG and SN postcode areas, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK.

The following areas are currently receiving limited postal deliveries due to staff resourcing issues. Customers should expect any mail posted to these areas to take longer than normal to be delivered:

• Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth (CM21, CM22, CM23, CM24)
• Ruthin (LL15)
• Stratford (E15, E20)

Royal Mail have advised that there are delays at some its Mail Processing Centres caused by staffing issues caused by Covid-19 and increased volumes of mail. Not all mail has been processed to schedule at the following processing centres and customers should expect mail delivery to take longer than normal:

• Chelmsford Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday, due for delivery today to addresses in the CM, CO and SS postcode areas. Some mail posted yesterday in the CM, CO and SS postcode areas, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK.
• Tyneside Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday, due for delivery today to addresses in the DH, DL, NE, SR and TS postcode areas.
• Nottingham Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday, due for delivery today to addresses in the DE and NG postcode areas. Some mail posted yesterday in the DE and NG postcode areas, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK.
• Swindon Mail Centre: Some mail posted yesterday in the OX, RG and SN postcode areas, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK.

Royal Mail have announced that they will increase postage prices from the 1st of January 2021. The price of a 1st class stamp will rise by 9p whilst 2nd class will increase by 1p. Prices for international service are also set to increase. PC2Paper will be increasing our postage prices in line with the Royal Mail increase from close of business on 31st of December 2020.

Friday 4 December is the latest recommended posting date for International Standard and International Tracking and Signature services to Australia and New Zealand.

Monday 7 December is the latest recommended posting date for International HM Forces mail to Static HM Forces.

Due to the global Coronavirus pandemic affecting mail services in most countries, we strongly advise posting all international mail as early as possible to ensure your letters and parcels arrive in time for Christmas.

Deliveries to the some areas will be limited today due to resourcing issues caused by Covid-19. The following postcodes are affected:

• Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth (CM21, CM22, CM23, CM24)
• Ruthin (LL15)
• Stratford (E15, E20)

Customers should expect deliveries to be delayed until further notice.

Royal Mail have advised that several of its Mail Processing Centres have not processed all mail to schedule. Customers should expect delays in the following postcode areas:

• Birmingham Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday, due for delivery today to addresses in the B, HR and WR postcode areas.
• Chelmsford Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday, due for delivery today to addresses in the CM, CO and SS postcode areas.
• Jubilee Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday, due for delivery today to addresses in the GU, KT, SW and TW postcode areas.
• Nottingham Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday, due for delivery today to addresses in the DE and NG postcode areas.
• Norwich Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday, due for delivery today to addresses in the IP and NR postcode areas. Some mail posted yesterday in the IP and NR postcode areas, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK.
• Swindon Mail Centre: Some mail posted yesterday in the OX, RG and SN postcode areas, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK.
• Chester Mail Centre: Some mail posted yesterday in the CH, LL and SY postcode areas, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK.

Royal Mail have advised that the following areas are experiencing mail delays due to high volumes leaving the Warrington Rail terminal. As a result, some mail posted yesterday in North Wales, North England, London and the South East, due for delivery today in the DD, EH, FK, KY, PH, TD (Edinburgh) and G, KA, ML, PA (Glasgow) postcode areas, may arrive later than expected.

Mail to the following areas has been delayed due to high volumes at the York distribution centre. Not all mail was processed to schedule and customers should expect delivery to take longer in NE - Newcastle-upon-Tyne, LS - Leeds and NG - Nottingham.

Royal Mail have advised that deliveries in the following areas are currently limited.Customer should allow extra time for items to be delivered. The following postcodes are affected:

• Bishops Stortford and Sawbridgeworth (CM21, CM22, CM23, CM24)
• Maidstone (ME14, ME15, ME16, ME17, ME18)
• Polegate (BN26)
• Ruthin (LL15)
• Stratford (E15, E20)

Royal Mail have reported delays at many of its Mail Processing Centres.Customer should expect delays to delivery times in these areas.

The mail centres below have reported not all mail was processed and despatched to schedule, and may be delivered later than expected:

• Chelmsford Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday, due for delivery today to addresses in the CM, CO and SS postcode areas.
• Nottingham Mail Centre: Some mail posted in other parts of the UK yesterday, due for delivery today to addresses in the DE and NG postcode areas.
• Chelmsford Mail Centre: Some mail posted yesterday in the CM, CO and SS postcode areas, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK.
• Nottingham Mail Centre: Some mail posted yesterday in the DE and NG postcode areas, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK.
• Swindon Mail Centre: Some mail posted yesterday in the OX, RG and SN postcode areas, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK.
• London Central Mail Centre: Some mail posted yesterday in the EC, N, W1 and WC postcode areas, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK.
• Chester Mail Centre: Some mail posted yesterday in the CH, LL and SY postcode areas, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK.
• Leeds Mail Centre: Some mail posted yesterday in the BD, HD, HG, HX, LS, WF and YO postcode areas, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK.
• Warrington Mail Centre: Some mail posted yesterday in the CW, L, WA and WN postcode areas, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK.
• Bristol Mail Centre: Some mail posted yesterday in the BA, BS, GL and TA postcode areas, due for delivery today to addresses across the rest of the UK.