Winter Delivery Delays (January 2026)

Due to adverse weather conditions affecting parts of the UK, some deliveries may experience delays over the coming days.

Both DPD and Royal Mail have confirmed that weather-related disruption is impacting sections of their delivery networks. While services remain operational, delivery times may be longer than usual in affected areas.

This update is provided to help manage expectations and keep customers informed.

What is causing the disruption?

Severe and changeable weather conditions are impacting courier operations, including transport routes and local delivery capacity. As a result, some deliveries may not run to their normal schedules.

Courier updates can be viewed directly below:

DPD weather and service updates:

https://www.dpd.co.uk/content/products_services/uk_issues.jsp#issue3

Royal Mail service updates:

https://www.royalmail.com/service-update

How might this affect my delivery?

Depending on location and service type, deliveries may:

Be delayed beyond the expected delivery date
Arrive later in the day than usual
Take an additional working day to complete

Not all areas will be affected, but delays are possible while weather conditions persist.

Are deliveries still going ahead?

Yes. Both DPD and Royal Mail are continuing to operate and deliver parcels where it is safe to do so. These are not service suspensions, but weather-related delays.

Do I need to take any action?

No action is required at this time. We recommend allowing additional time for delivery and checking courier tracking updates for the most accurate information.

Will there be further updates?

We are monitoring the situation closely and will share further updates if conditions worsen or if prolonged disruption is expected.

Thank you for your patience

We understand the importance of timely deliveries and appreciate your understanding while courier networks manage the impact of the weather. Our teams are working closely with delivery partners to minimise disruption wherever possible.