Royal Mail increases first and second class stamp prices

The cost of buying a postage stamp is going up from March.
First and Second Class stampsFirst and Second Class stamps
First and Second Class stamps

From 26 March, the price of a First Class stamp will increase by 2p to 67p and the price of a Second Class stamp will increase by 2p to 58p. These changes are necessary to help ensure the sustainability of the Universal Postal Service.

In addition, the price of a Large Letter First Class stamp will rise by 3p to 101p; a Large Letter Second Class stamp will rise by 3p to 79p.

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A Royal Mail spokesman said: “Royal Mail understands many companies and households are finding it hard in the current economic environment. As a result, we have considered any pricing changes very carefully and in doing so have sought to minimise any impact on our customers.”

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