[ad_1] The elderly could be left out of pocket and isolated by an impending shake up of the postal system, campaigners have warned. First-class stamp prices will rise by 10p to 95p while second-class ones by 2p to 68p, as of next week. The previously state-run institution is also phasing out traditional stamps from tomorrow…
[ad_1] The firm is encouraging customers to use up their existing stamps but they will be able to swap any old ones with the new barcoded versions from March 31 via a Freepost address. The announcement follows a successful national trial last year. At the time, Mr Landon compared the change to the introduction of…
[ad_1] The Rolling Stones are celebrated in new postage stamps by Royal Mail. credit: Image provided by Royal Mail This year marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Rolling Stones, and Britain’s Royal Mail is celebrating the iconic rock group’s special milestone with a set of postage stamps. Due for release on January…
[ad_1] A special set of stamps is being issued to celebrate The Rolling Stones, Royal Mail has announced. The 12 stamps will be a tribute to the band, which celebrates its 60th anniversary this year, having been formed in London in 1962. Eight of the stamps will feature images from some of their most famous…
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[ad_1] 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 cause delivery chaos. 3…
[ad_1] Comet Halley’s 1986 return Comet 1P/Halley, known to most as Halley’s Comet, is perhaps the most famous short-period comet in history — its return time of 76 years has allowed some people to view this once-in-a-lifetime event twice. Although it’s named after astronomer Edmond Halley, records of the comet date back as far as…
[ad_1] You will have to agree, when home quarantining and travel restrictions has been the order of the year, it would be a great idea to get your fill of travel with postcards and stamps. Philatelists and postcard hoarders cannot brag enough about the thrill you get from collectng these. But for the uninitiated, here’s…
[ad_1] A new set of high-tech stamps celebrating Sherlock Holmes is being launched by the Royal Mail. The collection will feature images from the award-winning BBC TV series and other stories written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Six stamps will show iconic characters from the TV show Sherlock, played by Benedict Cumberbatch, Martin Freeman, Amanda…
[ad_1] 19 February 2020, 17:09 James Bond stamps unveiled by Royal Mail to celebrate No Time To Die release. Picture: Royal Mail James Bond fans and stamp collectors will be delighted to hear the film will be getting its own special collection. Royal Mail has released unveiled a brand new series of James Bond stamps…