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Why are letter volumes falling?
The decline in letter volumes is primarily due to the rise of digital communication. Emails, online banking, and social media have replaced traditional letters for personal and business correspondence. This shift has dramatically reduced demand for letter delivery, forcing Royal Mail to adapt its business model towards parcels, as the story highlights.
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