The Communication Workers Union (CWU) will be on strike again tomorrow Tuesday 25 October 2022

This planned national strike affects members who collect, sort, distribute and deliver parcels and letters across the UK.

The Royal Mail managers say while no letters will be delivered they will prioritise COVID test kits and medical prescriptions wherever possible.

Meantime they are urging people to use up stamps that do not have a barcode by 31 January, when they will no longer be valid for postage.

According to the BBC, Barcoded stamps were introduced in February to make deliveries more efficient and improve security.

Customers will still be able to use themed, commemorative and non-barcoded Christmas stamps after the deadline.

Anyone unable to use older everyday stamps by 31 January will be able to exchange them for newer barcoded ones free of charge. Royal Mail says that, at present, there is no end date for when the older stamps can be swapped.