From there Joanne was sent a message from DPD saying her parcel was delayed due to an "unexpected issue" and they would deliver on Saturday, December 3 instead.

DPD has temporarily delayed parcel deliveries to thousands of homes across Derbyshire. Dozens of locations are affected, including Ashbourne, Chesterfield, and Matlock.

We have reached out to DPD Group to request more information on the API flaw and its potential impact on customers, but we have not heard back from the firm yet. 8 Common Threats in 2025 ...

That pressure, according to DPD, has further increased "as a result of the industrial action at the Royal Mail". Royal Mail workers staged a strike on Sunday, December 11, and Monday, December 12.