NS&I has provided clarification on the process for cashing in Premium Bonds after being approached by a customer for guidance. The customer reached out to NS&I upon discovering some old paper Premium Bond certificates and inquired about their validity, reports the Express. Initially, NS&I asked whether the Bonds were registered …
Read More »Post boxes that ‘disappeared’ confirmed stolen by Royal Mail
Royal Mail has confirmed that two post boxes across Walsall have been stolen. One post box on Lime Grove, Rushall, and another on Stonnall Road in Aldridge, have been taken. The unusual heists have been reported to West Midlands Police. Royal Mail confirmed the two boxes will be replaced in …
Read More »Busy Post Office tells customers they will ‘close’ unless one thing happens
A busy Post Office is to close unless a new manager can be found to run it. The postmaster of the Tower Hill branch, off Walsall Road, in Perry Barr is reportedly retiring in the Autumn. The office is scheduled to close on October 31 unless a new person can …
Read More »Posties refuse to deliver my mail because my dog is ‘too loud’ – but he’d never hurt anyone
A fuming dog owner claims the Royal Mail is refusing to deliver his post – because his pet is ‘too loud’. Neil Leaks, 62, says he has only had three letters in six months since moving into a new flat after his postman complained about ten-year-old Buddy’s barking. Mr Leaks, …
Read More »Martin Lewis urges Brits to ‘stock up’ on £1.65 essential before October as prices set to rise
Martin Lewis’ Money Saving Expert has issued a warning about an impending stamp price increase on October 7. The team at MSE, led by the BBC and ITV star, have detailed how the cost of first-class stamps is set to surge by a whopping 22 per cent from next month. …
Read More »Royal Mail plans ‘bin collection’-style website to track days you’ll get post
Royal Mail is reportedly set to set up a “bin collection”-type website for households to track which day they will receive mail. The Guardian reports the Royal Mail is mulling over new service where customers can input their postcode to discover which days their letter deliveries are due. The UK …
Read More »Martin Lewis’ MSE issues 30-day warning to anyone with first class stamps
Martin Lewis’ Money Saving Expert team has issued a warning about an imminent sharp rise in the cost of Royal Mail’s first-class stamps. From Monday, October 7, just 30 days away, the price of a standard first-class stamp will soar by 30p, from £1.35 to £1.65a significant 22 per cent …
Read More »Martin Lewis tells people to ‘stock up’ on £1.65 item ahead of price rise
Money expert Martin Lewis has issued UK households with some advice ahead of a rise in price of first-class stamps. The Money Saving Expert (MSE) has warned Brits that the change is set to come in on October 7, and it will see the stamps rise in price by 22 …
Read More »Royal Mail explains ‘urgent’ reason for first class stamp price hike
Royal Mail has announced a 30p increase in the price of a first class stamp, explaining the “urgent” financial challenge it faces. The price of first class stamps will increase to £1.65 on October 7 while second class stamps will remain at 85p. First class stamp prices increased by 10p …
Read More »Martin Lewis tells people sending Christmas cards to ‘stock up now’ after sudden price increase
Martin Lewis’ Money Saving Expert has told UK households to ‘stock up now’ on £1.65 essential in time for Christmas. Royal Mail has confirmed from Monday October 7, the price of standard first-class stamps will rise by 30p to £1.65. While the price of sending a large first-class letter will …
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