Royal Mail Hikes First Class Stamp Prices to £1.80

Royal Mail has announced that the price of a first class stamp will rise from £1.70 to £1.80, effective from 4th April 2023. The postal service says the increase is necessary to reflect the rising costs associated with mail delivery, including fuel, transportation, and other operational expenses.

The price hike, which amounts to a 5.9% jump, has angered consumer groups who argue that the move will further burden households already struggling with the cost-of-living crisis. Which?, a prominent consumer advocacy organization, criticized the decision, stating that it will