Yet more postal disruption is expected this week as Communication Workers Union staff in the United Kingdom take industrial action.
Deliveries to London EC postcodes are expected to be affected today, with problems predicted for deliveries throughout Central Scotland tomorrow and all London districts with the exception of EC postcodes on Wednesday.
A national ballot for UK-wide strike action within Royal Mail is being carried out by the CWU, with the results due to be announced later in October.
Isle of Man Post Office employees are not involved and the special delivery next day guaranteed service from the Isle of Man should run as normal, although there could be slight delays.

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