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07/04/2005
First Class stamp price increased to 30p
The price of a basic First Class stamp has increased from 28p to 30p as of today, April 7, 2005.
The basic rate for Second Class mail remains at 21p for all customers.
Many business mail services will see very much smaller increases and, in some cases, real decreases, as Royal Mail takes the "first steps toward rebalancing its prices to reflect actual costs and prepares for full competition in the market."
Prices for some bulk business mail services will decrease slightly.
Special Delivery Services, international mail and parcels sent by Royal Mail will cost more, but there will be no change to Parcelforce Worldwide’s prices for express, time-guaranteed parcels.
(GB)
The basic rate for Second Class mail remains at 21p for all customers.
Many business mail services will see very much smaller increases and, in some cases, real decreases, as Royal Mail takes the "first steps toward rebalancing its prices to reflect actual costs and prepares for full competition in the market."
Prices for some bulk business mail services will decrease slightly.
Special Delivery Services, international mail and parcels sent by Royal Mail will cost more, but there will be no change to Parcelforce Worldwide’s prices for express, time-guaranteed parcels.
(GB)
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18 December 2003
Second Class stamps to rise to 21p
The price of a basic Second Class postage will rise 1p to 21p from April 1 next year, but the price of a First class stamp will remain unchanged, it has been announced today. First Class prices for heavier letters will fall but there will be increases for heavier Second Class mail.
Second Class stamps to rise to 21p
The price of a basic Second Class postage will rise 1p to 21p from April 1 next year, but the price of a First class stamp will remain unchanged, it has been announced today. First Class prices for heavier letters will fall but there will be increases for heavier Second Class mail.
27 February 2004
Royal Mail puts in 'poor' performance
The Royal Mail has performed poorly and is "unlikely" to meet any of the 15 minimum performance targets set out in its licence, according to the mail watchdog Postwatch. Postwatch said that Royal Mail’s third quarter performance was badly affected by unofficial industrial action, and would not meet its targets.
Royal Mail puts in 'poor' performance
The Royal Mail has performed poorly and is "unlikely" to meet any of the 15 minimum performance targets set out in its licence, according to the mail watchdog Postwatch. Postwatch said that Royal Mail’s third quarter performance was badly affected by unofficial industrial action, and would not meet its targets.
25 January 2011
Met Police Seize Scam Mail Aimed At UK Victims
In the first operation of its kind, officers from the Metropolitan Police Service's Economic and Specialist Crime Unit (Operation Sterling) took possession of a bulk delivery of scam mail intended for vulnerable victims across the UK and searched and closed five virtual offices used by the scammers.
Met Police Seize Scam Mail Aimed At UK Victims
In the first operation of its kind, officers from the Metropolitan Police Service's Economic and Specialist Crime Unit (Operation Sterling) took possession of a bulk delivery of scam mail intended for vulnerable victims across the UK and searched and closed five virtual offices used by the scammers.
30 April 2012
Royal Mail Defends Stamp Price Rise
As the new prices for postage stamps begins today Royal Mail has been defending the increase, saying the rate will still be the cheapest in Europe. First class stamps rise from 46p to 60p, and second class from 36p to 50p, which still remains the bottom half of most prices in other European countries.
Royal Mail Defends Stamp Price Rise
As the new prices for postage stamps begins today Royal Mail has been defending the increase, saying the rate will still be the cheapest in Europe. First class stamps rise from 46p to 60p, and second class from 36p to 50p, which still remains the bottom half of most prices in other European countries.
30 September 2003
Royal Mail fined £7.5m for 'service failings'
The Royal Mail has been fined £7.5 million for "failings in its service to customers", the post watchdog has said today. The fine relates to two of Royal Mail’s services used by business customers: First Class Post Paid Impression (PPI) and First Class Response Services. The target for both services is delivery of 92.5% of post the next day.
Royal Mail fined £7.5m for 'service failings'
The Royal Mail has been fined £7.5 million for "failings in its service to customers", the post watchdog has said today. The fine relates to two of Royal Mail’s services used by business customers: First Class Post Paid Impression (PPI) and First Class Response Services. The target for both services is delivery of 92.5% of post the next day.
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