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Controversies

Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.

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  1. 2026

    Royal Mail apologises for Warrington delivery problems

    Company response

    Royal Mail CEO Alistair Cochrane apologised for delivery problems experienced by Warrington residents and said the company was responsible for restoring a reliable service.

    Stated objective. Restore a reliable service.

    Company response

    • Apology — Royal Mail

      I am sorry for the problems that your constituents have experienced.

    Source excerpt

    • I recognise the consequences of that for our customers and accept that it is our responsibility to restore a reliable service.
    • I am sorry for the problems that your constituents have experienced.
    • THE CEO of Royal Mail has apologised for the 'problems' which Warrington constituents have experienced with the delivery service.
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  2. 2020

    Ofcom fines Royal Mail over delivery targets and stamp pricing

    Fine or penalty

    In a controversy noted by regulators, Ofcom fined Royal Mail £1.5 million for missing its first-class delivery target in 2018 and £100,000 for charging above the regulated price cap for second-class stamps for seven days in March 2019. Royal Mail said it accepted Ofcom's decisions and acknowledged that its stamp price had exceeded the cap due to an error.

    Source excerpt

    • It also overcharged people £60,000 after raising the cost of a second class stamp before a price cap was officially lifted.
    • Royal Mail admitted it had made a mistake and donated the sum to the charity Action for Children.
    • Royal Mail has been fined £1.5m by the regulator for being late with first class deliveries and overcharging customers for second class stamps.
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