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Royal Mail defends stamp price increasesThis is SomersetRoyal Mail has defended stamp price rises coming into force today, pointing out that the new 50p second class rate will still be the lowest in Europe. The price is rising from 36p, while first class stamps will go up from 46p to …

Shops in Medway ran out of stamps as prices riseKent OnlineOther residents who ordered supplies online were told Royal Mail no longer had any second-class stamps in stock. Cllr Rupert Turpin, of Purbeck Road, Chatham, ordered 500 second class stamps online on Sunday, April 22, only to be told on …

Ofcom to extend Royal Mail safeguard cap to protect small businessesSMEwebRegulator proposes a cap on prices that Royal Mail can charge for Second Class large letters and small parcels. As part of last month's statement on securing the universal postal service, independent regulator Ofcom decided that the safeguard cap on …

PR Web (press release) Davpack savings help offset rise in postal chargesPR Web (press release)On 30 April, new Royal Mail postal rates are coming into force that will unfortunately dramatically increase the cost of sending letters for many people. We're working every day to keep those prices low so you …

CBS News Royal Wedding Anniversary: Will & Kate Reportedly Spend Their 'Very Special …Huffington PostThe Daily Mail claims Kate has been planning for weeks to cook a "romantic dinner" for the occasion, featuring a main dish of fish en papillote (in parchment) to celebrate their "paper" anniversary. The couple attended …

Leigh shop charging 55p for a 46p 1st class stampSouthend StandardBig News, in London Road, Leigh, has now been given an official warning by Royal Mail. The Echo was tipped off about the stamps being sold at a higher price before today, when first-class stamps went up to 60p. Our …

Postal Rate Change set to hit SMEsbdailyAlmost 80% of SMEs in the financial services sector believe that Royal Mail's rate change announcement will have a negative effect on their business. As of today, the price of a first class stamp is set to rise from 46p to 60p, while second …

Price rises for first class and second class stamps have taken effect after weeks of stockpiling by customers. More: continued here

POLL: Customer spends £2000 on stamps in bid to beat Royal Mail's big price hikeDerby TelegraphPanic buying has been seen at post offices across Derby after Royal Mail announced that, from today, the cost of a first class stamp will rise from 46p to 60p. Second class stamps will go …

Overpriced – reporter Chole Chapman with the stamps she bought from Big News …EchoBig News, in London Road, Leigh, has now been given an official warning by Royal Mail. The Echo was tipped off about the stamps being sold at a higher price before today, when first-class stamps went up …