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New prices set to come into effect later this year will see the price of a single first-class stamp jump to 95p. The rise marks an increase of 10p, with second class stamps also set to increase by 2p from April 4. It comes as Royal Mail faces the dual …

The cost of a first class stamp is set to jump to 95p. Royal Mail announced the changes, including that second class stamps will go up by 2p to 68p. These new prices will come into effect on April 4. READ MORE- Martin Lewis’ Money Saving Expert site gives warning …

It’s all change at Royal Mail next year – and if you are a stamp hoarder the date you need to make a note of is January 31 2023. Since the cover price was removed from UK stamps in 1989, stamps ceased to have a shelf life and many people …

The Royal Mail has said traditional postage stamps will soon be a thing of the past thanks to the introduction of a new barcode system. A rollout of the new barcoded stamps began last week, with the public warned that regular stamps will be phased out by the end of …

HMRC are encouraging parents and carers to check if they are eligible for a £2,000 payment to contribute to the costs of childcare. As the cost of living soars with ever-increasing energy, food and rent prices all placing stress on people bank accounts, the Government is putting in place provisions …

A new sort of pension is launching later this year – with it intended to give higher payouts than existing workplace pensions. Brits currently get two main sorts of workplace pension – defined benefit (DB) and defined contribution (DC). Old-fashioned DB pensions give a guaranteed, often very generous, payout in …

The Royal Mint has revealed five new coin designs for 2022. The original maker of UK coins releases a commemorative set each year to celebrate key milestones that helped shape Britain. Next year’s batch includes a new 50p and £5 in honour of the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee as the monarch …

The Post Office has issued a reminder to customers over a major change for anyone sending parcels to friends and family in the EU. It has warned that parcels will be refused if they do not have the correct customs declaration documentation attached to them. This applies to anyone sending …

A warning has been issued by the Government to 24,000 people claiming Child Benefit, Working Tax Credits, Child Tax Credits and Guardian’s Allowance. HMRC says claimants of these benefits have less than one week left to provide new payment details before the November 30 deadline, or risk having payments temporarily …

The Government has set a deadline that could leave 24,000 people who claim Child benefit, Working Tax Credits, Child Tax Credits and Guardian’s Allowance out of pocket if they don’t act. HMRC has issued an urgent warning to claimants who use Post Office card accounts, that they will no longer …