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 …
Read More »Davpack savings help offset rise in postal charges – PR Web (press release)
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 …
Read More »Royal Wedding Anniversary: Will & Kate Reportedly Spend Their ‘Very Special … – Huffington Post
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 …
Read More »Leigh shop charging 55p for a 46p 1st class stamp – Southend Standard
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 …
Read More »Postal Rate Change set to hit SMEs – bdaily
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 …
Read More »Royal Mail Stamp Price Rises Take Effect
Price rises for first class and second class stamps have taken effect after weeks of stockpiling by customers. More: continued here
Read More »POLL: Customer spends £2000 on stamps in bid to beat Royal Mail’s big price hike – Derby Telegraph
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 …
Read More »Overpriced – reporter Chole Chapman with the stamps she bought from Big News … – Echo
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 …
Read More »Leigh shop charging 55p for a 46p 1st class stamp – Basildon Recorder
Leigh shop charging 55p for a 46p 1st class stampBasildon RecorderBig 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 …
Read More »Metric acquires high street development site in Berkhamsted – Property Magazine International
Metric acquires high street development site in BerkhamstedProperty Magazine InternationalMetric Property Investments plc acquires the former Royal Mail building on Berkhamsted High Street for a total investment of £7.55 million (net of acquisition costs). Metric will use its existing resources to finance the purchase.M&S plan Simply Food store for BerkhamstedRetail …
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