Royal Mail has been fined £21 million for missing its annual first and second class mail delivery targets, leading to millions of letters arriving late across the UK, regulator Ofcom has said.It represents the third-largest fine ever imposed by the communications watchdog.Royal Mail delivered 77% of first class mail and 92.5% of second class mail on time during the 2024-25 financial year, Ofcom found.

Royal Mail has been fined £21 million for missing its annual first and second class mail delivery targets, leading to millions of letters arriving late across the UK, regulator Ofcom has said.It represents the third-largest fine ever imposed by the communications watchdog.Royal Mail delivered 77% of first class mail and 92.5% of second class mail on time during the 2024-25 financial year, Ofcom found.