Made under the Postal Services Act 2011
2 statutory instruments made using powers in the Postal Services Act 2011, newest first. Each one is explained section by section in plain English.
The Postal Services (Universal Postal Service) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2025
- Department: Office of Communications
- Made under: Postal Services Act 2011, Communications Act 2003
The Order amended the Postal Services (Universal Postal Service) Order 2012, updating definitions, delivery and collection services, and revoking a prior amendment order.
The Postal Services (Universal Postal Service) (Amendment) (No. 2) Order 2025 amends the 2012 Postal Services (Universal Postal Service) Order.
Key changes include updated definitions to reflect the UK's departure from the EU, revised routing times for standard and priority letters, and adjustments to delivery and collection schedules, aiming for greater clarity and efficiency in the postal system.
The Order also revokes a previous, incomplete amendment Order.
OFCOM conducted a user needs review before implementing these changes.
The Postal Services (Universal Postal Service) (Amendment) Order 2025
- Department: Office of Communications
- Made under: Postal Services Act 2011, Communications Act 2003
The 2025 Order amended the 2012 Postal Services (Universal Postal Service) Order, updating definitions, delivery and collection schedules, and routing times for letters.
This Order amends the 2012 Postal Services (Universal Postal Service) Order to update definitions, reflecting the UK's departure from the European Union.
It also modifies delivery and collection service requirements, specifying separate standards for priority and standard letters, while outlining revised routing time calculations.
These changes aim to improve service standards and are made after a user needs review and a public consultation process.