As Denmark's postal service ends letter deliveries, Guardian readers share the heartfelt messages they would send in a final envelope. Discover stories of love, legacy, and lost connections.
Royal Mail advertises for 'postpersons' in a historic move away from the male-only 'postman' title. The change reflects the company's modernisation and commitment to inclusive hiring. Discover the history behind the shift.
Denmark's state postal service ends letter deliveries after 400 years, signalling a global decline. Could the UK's Royal Mail face a similar fate? Explore the cultural shift.
A suspected DDoS cyberattack has crippled France's La Poste and its banking arm, La Banque Postale, disrupting deliveries and payments during the peak festive season. Read the latest on the security incident.
Royal Mail alerts customers in 47 postcodes to potential festive delivery delays due to local issues. Check the full list and post early for Christmas.
The US Postal Service will open its last-mile delivery network to more companies in a bid to boost revenue. Contracts to be awarded in 2026. Read the latest.
State Republican parties are aggressively promoting postal ballots for the 2026 midterms, directly contradicting Donald Trump's long-standing crusade against the practice. Discover the strategic split.
New figures reveal the UK Civil Service has grown to 554,000 staff, its largest size since 2006. Explore the drivers behind this surge and the government's plans for future reform.
Campaign groups file a super-complaint against police in England and Wales over 'inhumane' delays in sexual offence investigations, with some survivors waiting up to nine years for justice.
Royal Mail postal workers are often seen in shorts, even during freezing UK winters. Discover the clever reasons behind this year-round uniform choice and the surprising depot bets.
Amazon is reportedly considering ending its US Postal Service contract to build its own delivery network, a move that could cost USPS $6bn next year. Read the full report on the potential industry shake-up.
Amazon is reportedly considering ditching the US Postal Service, a move that would strip the agency of a $6bn contract and could trigger a massive industry shakeup. Read the full analysis.
A Texas woman, 74, distributed enough fentanyl for 150,000 lethal doses via post in a 'side hustle' to afford her own medication. Discover the shocking details of the US drug trafficking case.
Royal Mail issues urgent safety reminder as Christmas post rush begins. Households risk delivery suspension if dogs threaten staff. Learn how to protect your postie.
A 56-year-old man in France faces a €75k fine and prison after postal staff discovered a disturbing parcel from China. The case sparks international crackdown on online sales. Read the full report.
Royal Mail warns of final Christmas posting dates for 2025. Don't miss the deadlines for UK and international deliveries to ensure gifts arrive on time.
Denmark's postal service will cease all letter deliveries from December, removing iconic red mailboxes. Discover how digitalisation is reshaping European postal services and what it means for the future.
The US Postal Service has processed over 2 billion items this festive season, hiring thousands and opening new facilities. Discover how price increases and a $40bn investment plan aim to secure its future.
The US Postal Service has announced the final shipping dates for Christmas 2024. Ensure your gifts arrive on time with this essential guide for UK senders.
Royal Mail warns of significant delivery delays across at least 25 UK postcodes due to high sick absence and resourcing issues. Check the full list of affected areas.
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum that could compel women to undertake national service, a move testing European views on civic duty during the Ukraine war.
Swiss voters decide on a landmark referendum to require women to perform national service, a move supporters say boosts cohesion but critics warn burdens women. Find out the result.
Royal Mail apologises for delivery delays across parts of the UK due to vehicle breakdowns and high staff absence. Check if your postcode is affected.
Former Arizona prosecutor Vanessa Dailey faces felony theft charges after allegedly stealing a diamond bracelet from a misdelivered £40k jewellery package. Discover the full story.
A landmark US Supreme Court case could strip the US Postal Service of its legal immunity for lost mail, potentially opening the floodgates to lawsuits. Discover the implications.
The US Postal Service reports a $9.5bn loss, proposing significant price increases and warning of an 'urgent need' for legislative changes to ensure its survival.
Postmaster General David Steiner declares the US Postal Service must grow revenue, not just cut costs, to survive. Learn about the new 'last-mile' delivery plans and financial challenges facing the 150-year-old institution.
Royal Mail's first-class delivery performance plummets to 73.4%, prompting a £21m Ofcom fine and major service reforms. Discover the plan to fix the postal service.
Royal Mail reveals less than 75% of first class post delivered on time as it prepares major service changes and hires 20,000 festive staff. Discover the full story.
New data shows 25% of Britons experienced parcel theft in 2024. Share your delivery nightmare stories as we investigate this growing epidemic.