Royal Mail delivery disruption alert for 36 UK postcodes today — check now

Royal Mail delivery disruption alert for 36 UK postcodes today — check nowRoyal Mail has shared a list of the most affected areasCommentsNewsMia O'Hare Senior Spare Time Reporter09:12, 14 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesRoyal Mail has faced criticism over late deliveries(Image: inyourArea)Royal Mail has said a number of postcode areas won't receive mail on time today. The delivery firm is facing delays across the UK, affecting deliveries.‌It has faced criticism in recent months over late deliveries. As of Tuesday, April 14, the delays are affecting 36 postcodes the most, including Oxford, Lichfield, Deeside and Yate.‌Royal Mail said: "We aim to deliver to all addresses we have mail for, six days a week. In a small number of local offices, this may temporarily not be possible due to local issues such as high levels of sick absence, resourcing, or other local factors.‌"In those cases, we will rotate deliveries to minimise the delay to individual customers. We also provide targeted support to those offices to address their challenges and restore our service to the high standard our customers would normally receive."We're sorry for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding."View 2 ImagesMany postcode areas are affected (Image: Getty Images)‌Over the past 24 hours, Royal Mail's air network has run to schedule, yet the road network has seen some delays. A technical issue with a vehicle means mail travelling from the Midlands Hub to Leeds Mail Centre departed late.Royal Mail said: "As a result, a small amount of mail due for delivery today in the BD, HD, HG, HX, LS, WF and YO postcode areas may arrive later than planned."Owner Daniel Kretinsky previously told MPs: “Of course I am deeply sorry for any letters that arrive late.”‌He denied Royal Mail's track record for letters arriving late was deteriorating. Speaking to the Commons Business select committee, Mr Kretinsky said: “It is not perfect, but it is not catastro...