As reported in the news the M25 is very congested due to protests blocking major roads linking to the M25. This will likely affect the transportation of goods and mail items in and around the M25.

It’s been reported that the following junctions are closed:

• M25 junctions 10 to 9
• M25 junctions 14 to 13
• M25 junctions 21 to 22
• M25 junctions 27 to 28

Further updates will be posted once available. 

Coverage of the protests can be found on BBC News.

The Communication Workers Union (CWU) has announced it is withdrawing strike action on the 12th and 14th November 2022.

The CWU announced they would be notifying Royal Mail, they plan to call on their members who collect, sort and deliver parcels and letters to take national strike action on Thursday 24th and Friday 25th November and Wednesday 30th November and Thursday 1st December 2022. 

They will do what they can to keep services running, but customers should expect significant disruption. During the strike action they will:

• Deliver as many Special Delivery and Tracked24 parcels wherever possible
• Prioritise delivery of COVID test kits and medical prescriptions wherever possible
• They will not be delivering letters (with the exception of Special Delivery).

Royal Mail thanks everyone for your patience and understanding during this time.

Royal Mail has confirmed it has withdrawn planned strike action in the next two weeks (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th, 9th and 10th November). 

Royal Mail and the Communication Workers Union (CWU) have planned talks at Acas on Monday 31st October 2022. 

They will continue to do all they can to keep business, companies and the country connected.