A councillor argued cash is ‘vital for a liberal democracy’ Joseph Connolly Local Democracy Reporter 13:41, 08 Mar 2026 Rushcliffe’s leisure centres, including in Bingham, have operated on a cash-free basis since Covid(Image: Rushcliffe Borough Council) A Nottinghamshire council has rejected a councillor’s request to guarantee that cash will remain …
Read More »‘Postboxes of the future’ coming to the Isle of Wight
Solar-powered ‘postboxes of the future’ are to be rolled out across parts of the Isle of Wight. A number of current Island postboxes have been deemed ‘out of service’ and have been taped off. Signs attached to them read: “Sorry this postbox is currently out of service. Postbox of the …
Read More »Stamps will cost 137% more than 2020 by next month as Brits urged to bulk-buy now
The price has risen year on year and shows no sign of slowing down. The prices of stamps are set to increase on April 7, now costing £1 more than they did in the pandemic.(Image: Anna Barclay/Getty Images) Brits who regularly send letters and packages in the post are set …
Read More »Royal Mail increasing first-class stamp prices to nearly £2
A first-class stamp has nearly tripled in price in the last decade 17:34, 07 Mar 2026Updated 17:34, 07 Mar 2026 Royal Mail’s increase means people will have to spend £1.80 to buy a first-class stamp(Image: Rui Vieira/PA Wire) Royal Mail has confirmed stamp prices are set to rise again, as …
Read More »Royal Mail bringing in unwelcome change to first-class stamps from April 7
Royal Mail has announced stamp prices are set to rise again next month. Royal Mail bringing in unwelcome change to first-class stamps from April 7 A big first-class and second-class stamp change is coming from April 7 for UK households. The Royal Mail has announced stamp prices are set to …
Read More »Royal Mail raises cost of first-class stamp to £1.80
Second-class stamps will also increase, to 91p – Matt Cardy/Getty Images Stamp prices will rise for the seventh time in four years next month, Royal Mail has announced. The beleaguered company, which has missed delivery targets for three consecutive years, is increasing the price of a first-class stamp by 10p …
Read More »First class stamp price will rocket to £1.80 next month as second class rises to 91p after Royal Mail again missed delivery targets
By JOE ROSSITER, REPORTER Published: 11:00 EST, 6 March 2026 | Updated: 11:03 EST, 6 March 2026 A first class stamp will rise in price by 10p next month despite Royal Mail’s repeated failure to meet delivery targets. First class stamps will cost £1.80 from April 7 while second class …
Read More »Royal Mail announces price hike of stamps for eighth time in the last six years
The cost of a first-class stamp has now more than doubled in the past six years after eight rises The price hike will come into effect from April 7(Image: PA) Stamp prices are set to rise again next month despite repeated failures by Royal Mail to meet its delivery targets …
Read More »Alert to stock up on £1.70 item before price rise deadline on April 7
Alert to stock up on £1.70 item before price rise deadline on April 7 – My London Need to know Royal Mail is raising stamp prices from next month The average British adult spends just £6.50 a year on stamps(Image: Hispanolistic via Getty Images) Need to know: Royal Mail stamp …
Read More »First-class stamp price to rise to £1.80 next month | The Standard
Royal Mail has been called in to face a committee of MPs who have raised concerns about “chaos” in the postal service since Christmas and suggestions … Source link
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