Royal Mail

UK 1st class post rate jumps by a thirdBusinessWeekBritain's Royal Mail has been freed to charge what it wishes for a first-class stamp, a move that sent chills through the nation's greeting card industry. The postal carrier, which the government intends to privatize, said Tuesday the price of a first …

euronews Ofcom hands Royal Mail price-setting powerseuronewsBy Neil Maidment LONDON (Reuters) – Royal Mail will be able to set prices for most of the letters and parcels it delivers under a new seven year framework, industry regulator Ofcom said on Tuesday. Royal Mail, earmarked for privatisation, … More: continued here

Royal Mail hikes 1st class stamp 30pct in runup to privatisationReutersRoyal Mail hikes standard 1st class stamp to 60p * CEO says sale likely in Q1 2014, prefers flotation * Ofcom measures designed to safeguard universal postal service * Ofcom outlines seven year framework By Neil Maidment LONDON, March 27 …

Royal Mail to set own stamp pricesLiverpool EchoRoyal Mail is to be given the freedom to set its own prices for first-class stamps and other mail, the regulator has announced. Ofcom said that, subject to the safeguards it is putting in place, Royal Mail will make decisions on the price …

Royal Mail refuses to rule out £1 first-class stampTelegraph.co.ukThe price of stamps could continue to rise sharply, with Royal Mail refusing to rule out an eventual £1 charge for a first-class stamp. By James Hall, Consumer Affairs Editor The move follows the postal service's announcement that the price of a …

Mirror.co.uk Stamp out the sell-off of the Royal MailMirror.co.ukRoads, cops, health, education, councils and the Royal Mail are all going under the hammer. Labour made expensive mistakes and the disastrous letters PFI will be on the last Government's tombstone. Putting up the cost of a First Class stamp by nearly …

Price of first class stamp will rise to 60p from next monthManchester Evening NewsFirst and second class stamp prices are to increase by 14p from next month to record highs of 60p and 50p, the Royal Mail announced today. Prices will rise from the current 46p and 36p from April …

The price of stamps could continue to rise sharply, after Royal Mail was given the freedom to set the price of its first-class stamps. More: continued here

Ramsey: Post revamp may mean later mailPeterborough Evening TelegraphHOUSEHOLDERS in Ramsey are being warned that changes will be made to the way their mail is delivered. Bosses of Royal Mail say the changes are necessary as the organisation looks to update the way it operates. The alterations will be made …

Stamp prices soar to record highsMSN Money UKFirst and second class stamp prices are to increase by 14p from next month to record highs of 60p and 50p, the Royal Mail has announced. First and second class stamp prices are to increase by 14p from next month to record highs …