Royal Mail delays: Major covid delivery problems addressed as thousands hit - new update

“In such cases, we always work hard to get back to providing our usual level of service as quickly as we can. Thank you for your patience and understanding.”

Strict coronavirus restrictions are currently in place in all parts of the UK.

For most of the country, Britons have been urged to stay home as much as possible to help ease the effects of the crisis.

With non-essential retailer stores closed, many people will have turned online to shop.

The increase in online shopping has put a strain on Royal Mail as it deals with more parcels than usual, cause delays in deliveries.

The mailing service has shared constant updates regarding the delays with Britons.