UK households have been warned to stock up on first-class stamps in September - before a price hike in October. Royal Mail has declared a significant 30p hike in the price of a first class stamp, citing "urgent" financial challenges

From October 7, the cost of a first class stamp will soar to £1.65, while second class stamps will hold steady at 85p, giving customers a month to purchase at the current rate, the Royal Mail has today confirmed - with the change a month away.

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From 2 April 2024, the price of First Class stamps will increase by 10p to £1.35 and the price of Second Class stamps will increase by 10p to 85p.

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Royal Mail stamp prices to rise by 14% - but you can save money by acting now

Royal Mail has announced the price of a first-class stamp for standard size letters will increase from £1.10 to £1.25, with the increase set to come into force from October 2

It means a first-class stamp for standard size letters will increase from £1.10 to £1.25, with the price rise set to come into force from October 2. It is the second time first-class stamps have gone up this year.

Other stamp prices will also rise - for example, a first-class stamp for large letters will go up from £1.60 to £1.95, and a second-class stamp for large letters will increase from £1.15 to £1.55.

But second-class stamps for standard letters will remain at their current price of 75p. Royal Mail has a full list of price changes - which also includes increases to “Signed For” and “Special Delivery Guarantee” services - 

If you use a lot of stamps and want to beat the price rises, you can purchase stamps at their current prices until October 1. If you buy them today, you'll still be able to use them after October 2.

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The cost of a first class stamp will rise to £1.10 early next month, Royal Mail has announced, breaking the £1 barrier for the first time.

The company said it would increase the price of a first class stamp by 15p from 3 April, a year after it went up by 10p to 95p. The price of a second class stamp is also going up, by 7p to 75p.

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Ban on non-barcoded stamps is delayed until next summer after Royal Mail climbs down following fears new models could leave millions of stamps unused and useless 

 

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