ROYAL Mail has revealed that the price of first and second class stamps is set to jump in weeks. The firm announced today that first class stamps are set to rise in price by 15p to £1.10. The price…
First class stamps are more expensive than second class, as they will get your letter to its destination faster.A book of eight first class stamps costs £7.60 from Royal Mail.Typically, it takes two to three working days for a second class item to arrive, including Saturday.But you can also get them in a book of eight for £5.44 at a variety of different shops, like supermarkets and off-licences.
Citizens Advice has responded to the news and said that the price hikes to first-class stamps represent a 64% increase over the last five years. "Royal Mail is choosing to hike prices at a time when millions are missing important letters, thanks to post delays. Nobody should be paying more for this kind of subpar service.
Nick Landon, chief commercial officer at Royal Mail said: "We appreciate that many businesses and households are facing a challenging economic environment and we are committed to keeping our prices affordable.
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