The PPA responded and recommended that Ofcom develop their engagement with businesses to assess how Royal Mail can be financially accountable for the “financial harm” caused to publishing businesses because of “consistently poor performance.”

In the report published on 5 September, Ofcom says they will consider ending six-day second-class deliveries. Publishers rely on six-day deliveries for their business operations, especially time-sensitive weekly magazines.

The PPA continues to advocate for the maintenance of the universal postal service in its current form and has been closely engaging with Ofcom and other affected stakeholders, throughout this process.

If you have any questions or wish to discuss this with our team, please get in touch with our Head of Policy and Public Affairs, Eilidh Wilson, eilidh.wilson@ppa.co.uk.