It is going to get even more expensive to send birthday cards, wedding invitations or postcards back from that staycation due to another hike in the cost of stamps. Royal Mail has cautioned people to expect further increases in the price of first and second class mail carriage. It’s also …
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Read More »Royal Mail warns price of stamps and sending parcels could rise again
The cost of posting a letter or sending a parcel could rise as Royal Mail warns they may have to take action to combat soaring inflation. As a result, they may need to cut costs and increase prices, which could mean paying more for your first class stamps. Royal Mail …
Read More »Royal Mail to increase prices even after huge profits
Royal Mail has cautioned over possible further price hikes and revealed plans to ramp up cost cutting as it looks to tackle soaring inflation pressures. The group said it was facing “significant headwinds” from higher wage demands, surging energy and fuel costs. It said it will need to go further …
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Read More »Royal Mail warns stamp prices will rise again in new cost of living blow
The price of stamps is set to rise again, as the Royal Mail have warned ahead of another hike in the cost of living crisis which is plaguing Britain. There are plans in place to ramp up cost-cutting as a result of huge inflation, with the UK’s rate currently standing …
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Read More »Royal Mail warns of fresh price hikes in new cost of living blow
Royal Mail has warned the prices of letters, parcels and stamps are likely to rise again due to soaring inflation, wages, energy and fuel pressures. The group said it was facing “significant headwinds” and revealed plans to ramp up cost cutting. It is the latest UK company to admit it …
Read More »Royal Mail to increase prices and slash costs due to inflation
Royal Mail has said it will need to raise its prices and cut costs due to rising inflation and weak economic growth. In its full-year results for the 52-week period ended March 2022, the postal operator achieved revenue of £12.71bn, up 0.6% on the £12.64bn it achieved a year …
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