Money-saving expert Martin Lewis has advised customers to stock up on stamps before the cost goes up once more. Royal Mail is set for a price hike from April 7. The impending changes will see the price of a standard first-class stamp climb from £1.65 to £1.70, and a large …
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Read More »Martin Lewis says ‘stock up’ on £1.65 item now before imminent price rise
Martin Lewis has urged households to “stock up” on stamps before another Royal Mail price rise comes into force. The price of stamps are rising from April 7. The price of a standard first class stamp will increase from £1.65 to £1.70, while a large first class stamp will rise …
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Read More »Martin Lewis urges Brits to ‘stock up’ on this everyday item – before its price goes up
Martin Lewis has urged Britons to ‘stock up and bulk-buy’ stamps before another Royal Mail price hike comes into play next month. From April 7, first-class stamp prices for standard letters will rise from £1.65 to £1.70 – a three per cent increase – while first-class stamps for large letters …
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Read More »Royal Mail reveals new set of stamps illustrating well-known mythical creatures
The stamps were illustrated by London-based artist Adam Simpson. Fionn mac Cumhaill on a new stamp (Royal Mail). PA Media. Source link
Read More »Royal Mail reveals new set of stamps illustrating well-known mythical creatures
Royal Mail has revealed images of a new set of stamps illustrating well-known mythical creatures and legendary figures of folklore. Images in the eight stamps feature Beowulf and Grendel, Blodeuwedd, the Loch Ness Monster, Cornish piskies, Fionn mac Cumhaill, Black Shuck, a grindylow and a selkie. The stamps were illustrated …
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Bridge of Cally Post Office and Village Store will close at the end of May Bob and Helen Brawn outside Bridge of Cally Post Office and Village Store(Image: Blairgowrie Advertiser) A Perth and Kinross councillor has been given the go-ahead to convert a village post office and shop into living …
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