The Royal Mail recently announced that the price of stamps is set to rise, with a first class stamp going up 9p to 85p and a second class one up 1p to 66p. The new prices start from January 1, 2021 and come just weeks after Royal Mail revealed letter …
Read More »Martin Lewis urges people to stock up on common household item before January price hike
Martin Lewis has urged Brits to stock up on stamps to beat January price hikes. The price of a first class stamp is rising by 9p from January, from 76p to 85p, while a second class stamp is going up by 1p, from 65p to 66p. Martin said: “Stock up …
Read More »Eight people from Slough, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire charged in £81m fraud case
Alleged perpetrators of an £81 million fraud on the Royal Mail have appeared in court. Eight defendants, including people from Slough, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire and London, connected to four logistics companies are accused of abusing a self-declaration system for large postage firms by only declaring around a quarter of the mail …
Read More »Don’t leave Christmas mail until last minute urges Royal Mail as last posting dates are revealed
Those who have not yet written their Christmas cards are being advised to get a move on as Royal Mail gears up for its busiest time of the year. The service is urging customers to post their mail before the advertised last posting dates and not to wait until the …
Read More »Christmas 2020: Royal Mail confirms last posting dates for domestic and international delivery
This year it will be more important than ever to connect with family, friends and loved ones for Christmas. The coronavirus pandemic, which hit the UK in Spring this year, has brought into sharp focus the things in life that really matter and nothing brings people together better than presents …
Read More »This is what Royal Mail says about tipping your postman this Christmas
Every year the Royal Mail does us proud and makes sure we all get our Christmas cards and presents in time for the big day. Now more than ever our postie is needed, with people no longer able to exchange gifts at parties and having to do most of their …
Read More »Selfridges mocked by posties for selling £445 jackets created from recycled Royal Mail bags
‘That’s where all the sacks have gone!’ Selfridges is mocked by posties for selling jackets made from recycled Royal Mail bags – and they’ll set you back an eye-watering £445 The light red jackets feature a green collar, teamed with the postal service’s logo Part of a festive collaboration between …
Read More »How much are first and second class stamps and where can I buy them?
AS coronavirus restrictions prevents many of us from seeing our loved ones this Christmas, many of us will be relying on the Royal Mail to deliver our cards to loved ones. But the postal service is warning that a huge surge in demand due to the pandemic is likely to …
Read More »Royal Mail tells shoppers not to leave present-buying to the last minute amid fears of a ‘mad panic’
Royal Mail tells shoppers not to leave present-buying to the last minute amid fears of a ‘mad postal panic’ that could delay deliveries Royal Mail has warned present-givers to ‘Shop Early, Send Early for Christmas’ Unprecedented demand is predicted by experts who urge shoppers to post now The Royal Mail …
Read More »Bangor postbox make over will leave other towns ‘green’ with envy
A green postbox is set to be unveiled in Bangor on December 7. Painted especially for Christmas the Royal Mail box has retained its red top, but the rest has been painted an emerald green colour with a huge red bow and and some Christmas motifs. It also includes a …
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