US EditionRoyal Mail hikes price of stamps for second time in four months
- Royal Mail announced a stamp price increase, with first-class stamps rising to £1.70 and second-class stamps to 87p, effective April 7, 2025.
- This marks the sixth price hike in three years, with first-class stamps more than doubling in price since 2020.
- Tom MacInnes from Citizens Advice called this increase "yet another blow to consumers," amidst falling mail volumes and unmet delivery targets.
- Royal Mail's service has been criticized as inefficient, facing fines for failing delivery targets, while the number of addresses has risen.
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Royal Mail to hike price of ALL stamps in HOURS – how to beat the rise
ROYAL Mail is hiking the price of stamps again TOMORROW. The rise will see the price of a first-class stamp go up by 5p, bringing the cost to £1.70 – while second class stamps will rise by 2p, moving from 85p to 87p. Royal Mail is increasing the price of stamps again on MondayImage courtesy of The Postal Museum The postal service announced the change – due to come into effect on Monday (April 7) – last month. Larger items will also face sharper …
·Glasgow, United Kingdom
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Cost of stamps to rise this month in 'blow for consumers'
Stamp prices will rise from April 7 with the cost of a first class stamp to increase by 5p to £1.70.
·Worcester, United Kingdom
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