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MAINTAINING SERVICES: The price of stamps is going up from April 7 as the Royal Mail battle declining deliveries (Image: Getty) Royal Mail is putting the price of postage stamps up on April 7. Martin Lewis has urged households to ‘stock up’ now before the increase arrives. Prices for postage …

The Royal Mint has today launched a new series of commemorative coins celebrating the life and work of John Lennon. The uncirculated £5 coins, which will go on sale from 9am, can be purchased from the Royal Mint starting from £18.50. There are a number of variations of the coin available …

By MARK SHAPLAND Updated: 17:50 EDT, 15 March 2025 James Daunt, the boss of Waterstones, this weekend said the London stock exchange is an attractive market for retail businesses, raising hopes the bookseller will stage a float in the City. Daunt, who also runs US bookshop Barnes & Noble, told …

By JESSICA CLARK Updated: 17:50 EDT, 14 March 2025 The boss of Asda has warned there is no quick fix at the crisis-hit supermarket as sales continue to fall after its private equity takeover four years ago. Executive chairman Allan Leighton said profits will be ‘materially’ lower this year as …

Experts are warning of a scam email selling a device that claims it can significantly reduce the cost of your household energy bills Which? has issued a list of scams to look for this month(Image: PA) Experts are warning about a scam email that claims it can ‘reduce energy bills …

There are retailers we really want to succeed. Marks & Spencer, John Lewis and Boots are in this category, as legacy firms with a strong heritage which fell on hard times. Under the guidance of chairman Archie Norman and, latterly, chief executive Stuart Machin, M&S is turning itself around. Fashion …

Stamp prices are increasing again due to the ‘increasing cost of delivery mail’ The price hike is ‘yet another blow to consumers’(Image: PA) Stamp prices are set to go up again for the sixth time in three years. The cost of a first class stamp will now be more than …

The cost of a first-class stamp will rise to £1.70 from 7 April, representing an increase of 3 per cent or 5p from the current level.  Today marks the sixth rise in first class stamp prices in just three years. International Distribution Services, the owner of Royal Mail, also announced …

By DAILY MAIL CITY & FINANCE REPORTER Updated: 17:00 EST, 5 March 2025 Delays: Czech tycoon Daniel Kretinsky’s EP Group, struck a deal to buy Royal Mail owner International Distribution Services last year The £3.6billion takeover of the owner of Royal Mail by the ‘Czech Sphinx’ is set to be …

Britain’s Big Four banks are again at the centre of a compensation crisis. The lenders face the likelihood of being compelled to meet their share of a £44billion bill to cover consumer redress for the past selling of car finance. Lloyds alone may have to pay out £3billion, leading its …