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A series of sweeping changes have been confirmed at Royal Mail, with second-class letters being delivered only on alternative days, as part of reforms aimed at modernizing the UK’s postal service.

Additionally, Royal Mail confirmed that standard bulk letters used for items such as invoices and statements will switch to a three-day delivery target.

First class mail will continue to be delivered six days a week, Monday through Saturday.

Royal Mail has started delivering leaflets to homes outlining the changes, which are expected to be introduced across all 1,200 delivery units by the end of the year.

Royal Mail will aim to deliver 90% of first class letters next day, up from 93% previously.

For second-class mail, the target three-day delivery rate drops from 98.5% to 95%.

Waiting for an important letter or package can be frustrating, especially if you narrowly miss the delivery because you were out or couldn’t get to the door in time.

Royal Mail uses a special code (P739) to indicate a failed delivery attempt.

If you receive a P739 card, you will need to collect the item from the sorting office yourself; This may mean waiting until the next day, depending on when you find the card. However, in some cases re-delivery may be possible.

Royal Mail’s letter revenue fell from £6.9bn to £3.7bn in 2008.

The company estimates the revised delivery model could save between £250 million and £425 million annually.