Royal Mail losing 400 postal workers a week, says union

About 400 postmen and women are leaving Royal Mail each week, according to the Communication Workers Union (CWU), which claims the number has risen since the company introduced a new delivery system earlier this year.

The union said most Royal Mail workers leaving the company were believed to be new starters on part-time contracts, but also said there had been an increase in staff on legacy contracts departing.

An Ofcom spokesperson said not only has it issued fines to Royal Mail in recent years but it has also demanded an improvement plan and reformed the obligations imposed on the company, adding: "We will continue to hold it to account using the full extent of the powers available to us.