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SNP calls for Ofcom investigation into 'appalling' Royal Mail standards in Shetland
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Fusion42 · 5 August 2026 · Fusion42 review
The SNP has called for an Ofcom investigation into Royal Mail's poor delivery standards in Shetland and other Scottish rural areas, highlighting that only 31% of first-class deliveries reach customers within one day, far below the 93% target. Royal Mail has committed to improving performance by April 2027 with significant investment, but ongoing concerns remain over service quality in remote areas.
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You face stricter scrutiny on postal delivery commitments in rural UK after Ofcom plans a deeper investigation into Royal Mail's failures. This opens a chance to compete or collaborate as the regulator pressures for service improvements with investment deadlines.
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