Money Saving Expert has issued a warning about an impending price increase for stamps, with first-class stamps set to rise by 22 per cent from October 7. The cost of sending parcels via first and second class, as well as Royal Mail’s ‘Signed For’, ‘Special Delivery Guaranteed’, and ‘Tracked’ services, …
Read More »Town centre Post Office on the move as current lease expires
Walsall Post Office is set to move as its current site lease expires. The town centre premises will move from Park Street to its new home at Unit 1, The Bridge, just around the corner. The existing branch will close on October 22 at 5:30pm, with the new, bigger site …
Read More »Stock up on stamps now, advises Martin Lewis as Royal Mail announces a 22% price rise
As the cost-of-living crisis continues to tighten its grip on household budgets, Royal Mail has delivered another blow with a significant increase in the price of standard first class stamps. However, money guru Martin Lewis has a clever tip to help Brits avoid the hike. The price of standard first …
Read More »Why you can’t cash Premium Bonds at the Post Office: NS&I explains rules
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 …
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