Market performance

Ofcom demands improvements from parcel firms as satisfaction declines

Published: 27 October 2026

Ofcom has today warned postal operators, as the watchdog considers additional consumer protections for parcel deliveries.

Annual monitoring report on the postal market

Published: 7 December 2023

Last updated: 27 October 2026

We monitor the postal market in the UK, looking at things like Royal Mail's performance and customers' experiences.

Conditions imposed on postal operators

Published: 7 December 2023

Last updated: 1 April 2026

Under the Postal Services Act 2011, Ofcom has powers to impose certain regulatory conditions on postal operators.

Call for input: Review of postal regulation – pricing and affordability

Published: 4 November 2025

Last updated: 26 March 2026

We are asking for input into potential future approaches to stamp pricing

Post monitoring report 2024-25: Interactive data

Published: 3 December 2025

Key data on the postal sector for the 2024-25 financial year.

Ofcom invites views on future approaches to stamp pricing

Published: 4 November 2025

Ofcom is inviting views on future approaches to stamp pricing, to ensure people have access to an affordable universal postal service.

Best and worst parcel firms for customer satisfaction revealed

Published: 22 October 2025

Ofcom's report on parcel firms performance, including people’s experiences of sending and receiving post in 2024-2025.

Best and worst parcel firms for customer service satisfaction revealed - 2023/24

Published: 28 October 2024

Ofcom's report on parcel firms performance, including people’s experiences of sending and receiving post

Post monitoring report: Interactive data

Published: 7 December 2023

Last updated: 28 October 2024

Key data on the postal sector for the 2023-24 financial year.

Stronger protections and fairer treatment for parcel customers

Published: 18 July 2022

Last updated: 7 December 2023

Parcel firms must get better at handling complaints, Ofcom warns today, as we confirm new measures to help improve service standards in the industry.