Nine new King Charles stamps have been released by Royal Mail. The ‘everyday’ stamps, which will be used to make up postage fees, will start appearing on letters and parcels from this week. The stamps are used to make up the value of postage Coming in nine different monetary values …
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Households with books of non-barcoded stamps tucked away in purses, wallets and drawers are being encouraged to use them up or swap them out as the old design edges towards the end of its shelf life. Royal Mail is asking those who may have stockpiled stamps for future use to …
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There’s been a party in Trafalgar Square, plans to name football facilities after them and now the Lionesses have been given another seal – or stamp – of approval with their very own postmark. Royal Mail has announced it will be applying a special congratulatory postmark to all stamped mail …
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Collectors will soon be racing to get their hands on eight special stamps being released to mark the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. Diving, boxing, gymnastics, cycling, athletics, table tennis, powerlifting and wheelchair basketball are the sports chosen for their very own stamp to mark this summer’s major sporting event being …
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The ‘unsung’ work women undertook during the Second World War is being recognised in a new series of Royal Mail stamps. Fourteen black and white photographs showcasing the new roles women adopted during the war years will go on sale next month. Bletchley Park codebreakers are pictured in one of …
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An exclusive set of stamps showcasing the migratory birds that come to the UK every spring and summer have been released by Royal Mail. Illustrated by renowned Irish ornithologist Killian Mullarney, one of Europe’s best known bird artists and whose work has been featured in the Collins Bird Guide, the …
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Stamps are getting a new look – with unique barcodes to now sit alongside the The Queen’s image. Royal Mail says the current design of ‘everyday’ stamps featuring Her Majesty’s profile will be phased out and a new design with each stamp featuring a unique code is being introduced. New …
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Iconic images of rock legends The Rolling Stones are to appear on an exclusive set of stamps unveiled by the Royal Mail to mark the group’s 60th anniversary this year. The band, which includes Dartford-born Keith Richards and Sir Mick Jagger, are set to become only the fourth music group …
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