Price increase royal mail
The Royal Mail, the UK's postal service, has a history of price increases over the years. Here are some recent examples:
2022 Price Increases
In February 2022, Royal Mail announced a price increase for its postal services, effective from March 28, 2022. The increases ranged from 2.5% to 5.5% depending on the service and weight of the item.
Here are some examples of the price increases:
- 1st Class Mail (up to 100g): from £0.85 to £0.88 (2.5% increase)
- 1st Class Mail (101-100g): from £1.03 to £1.06 (3.1% increase)
- 2nd Class Mail (up to 100g): from £0.68 to £0.70 (2.9% increase)
- Special Delivery Guaranteed (up to 100g): from £6.85 to £7.05 (2.5% increase)
2021 Price Increases
In February 2021, Royal Mail announced a price increase for its postal services, effective from March 29, 2021. The increases ranged from 2.5% to 5.5% depending on the service and weight of the item.
Here are some examples of the price increases:
- 1st Class Mail (up to 100g): from £0.83 to £0.85 (2.4% increase)
- 1st Class Mail (101-100g): from £1.02 to £1.04 (2.0% increase)
- 2nd Class Mail (up to 100g): from £0.66 to £0.68 (2.4% increase)
- Special Delivery Guaranteed (up to 100g): from £6.75 to £6.90 (2.2% increase)
Previous Price Increases
Royal Mail has a history of price increases, with some examples including:
- 2019: A 2.5% price increase for postal services, effective from March 25, 2019.
- 2018: A 3.5% price increase for postal services, effective from March 26, 2018.
- 2017: A 2.5% price increase for postal services, effective from March 27, 2017.
It's worth noting that Royal Mail also offers discounts for bulk mailings, online postage, and other services, which can help reduce the cost of sending mail and parcels.