TODAY (Wednesday, December 20) is the last day to post letters and parcels First Class using Royal Mail in time for Christmas.

Any items which are posted First Class, First Class signed for, or Royal Mail Tracked 24 should arrive in time for the big day.

Any items posted tomorrow (December 21) will need to be sent by Special Delivery Guaranteed.

However, if people still need to send a parcel on Friday, December 22, it will need to be sent by Special Delivery guaranteed (Guaranteed Saturday delivery for an extra fee)

To find out more visit the Royal Mail website here.