Summary
The Royal Mail in the UK will increase the price of first class stamps by 10p to £1.80 on April 7. The increase is due to rising delivery costs and declining letter volumes. Some consumer groups criticize the higher prices, mentioning issues with delivery performance.
Key Facts
- First class stamp prices will rise to £1.80 on April 7, 10p more than before.
- Second class stamps will increase by 4p to 91p.
- Ten years ago, a first class stamp cost 64p.
- Delivery costs have risen, but fewer letters are being sent.
- Royal Mail currently delivers to 32 million addresses, up by 4 million in recent years.
- UK adults spend about £6.50 on stamps annually.
- Royal Mail was fined £21 million for missing delivery targets in 2024-25.
- Citizens Advice criticizes the price rise, citing delivery performance issues.
