Anyone with old non-barcoded stamps should use Royal Mail’s free Swap Out scheme to avoid a £2.50 charge per letter Andrew Nuttall U35 Lifestyle Writer and Tom Kershaw Head of Live News 10:21, 11 Mar 2026 (Image: Getty) If you’ve got a collection of old stamps, it’s worth taking a …
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Read More »Royal Mail celebrates 25th anniversary of Lord Of The Rings films with stamp set – The Irish News
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