Royal mail prices increase

The joys of inflation! Royal Mail, the UK's postal service, has announced price increases for its services. Here are the details:

Effective from 24th April 2023

• First Class Mail (up to 100g): £0.85 (previously £0.76)
• Second Class Mail (up to 100g): £0.65 (previously £0.58)
• Large Letter (up to 100g): £1.15 (previously £1.04)
• Small Parcel (up to 2kg): £4.35 (previously £3.95)
• Medium Parcel (up to 10kg): £6.35 (previously £5.95)
• Large Parcel (up to 20kg): £8.35 (previously £7.95)

Other changes

• The price of Special Delivery Guaranteed by 1pm will increase to £7.50 (previously £6.95)
• The price of Special Delivery Guaranteed by 9am will increase to £11.50 (previously £10.95)
• The price of International Standard (up to 100g) will increase to £1.35 (previously £1.25)

Why are prices increasing?

Royal Mail cites rising costs, including:

1. Increased fuel costs
2. Higher wages and pension costs
3. Increased costs of materials and supplies
4. Regulatory changes, such as the introduction of a new postal services regulatory framework

What can you do?

If you're a frequent sender or receiver of mail, you may want to consider the following:

1. Consolidate your mail to reduce the number of items you need to send
2. Use online postage services or Royal Mail's Click & Drop service to reduce costs
3. Consider using alternative postal services or courier companies
4. Review your mail habits and see if you can reduce the frequency or volume of your mail

Remember to check the Royal Mail website for the latest prices and services before sending your mail.