Royal Mail
Stamp prices to rise by up to 16% – but there's a way to beat the hike
From Monday 3 April, the cost of first-class stamps will be hiked to £1.10, while second-class stamps will increase to 75p.
21 March 2023
Confused over Royal Mail stamp swap deadline? Don't be as you WILL still be able use non-barcoded stamps until 31 July 2023
You will still be able to use non-barcoded 'everyday stamps' after 31 January for another six months, MoneySavingExpert.com can confirm. The deadline to use these stamps is 31 July. This is despite a series of misleading adverts from Royal Mail saying otherwise.
24 January 2023
Royal Mail warns of delivery delays as 115,000 workers walk out - here's a list of strike days and what to do if you're facing delays
Royal Mail has warned that households across the UK could face delays to both parcel and letter deliveries between 24 November and Christmas Eve as 115,000 postal workers walk out for 11 days during the period, which includes Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Here's what you need to know and what you can do if you're facing delays.
18 November 2022
You now have until 31 July 2023 to use 1st and 2nd class stamps without barcodes after a Royal Mail U-turn – here's what you need to know
You now have until 31 July 2023 to use any non-barcoded everyday stamps – those with the Queen's profile on – before they become worthless. Alternatively, you can swap them for barcoded versions for free through the Royal Mail scheme.
14 November 2022
You've 100 days left to use 1st and 2nd class stamps without barcodes – or you can swap them for free
Non-barcoded first and second class stamps, plus others with the Queen's profile on, will become worthless on 31 January 2023 – here's what you need to know.
24 October 2022
Warning: Stamps that say '1st' or '2nd' class are going to become unusable from 31 January 2023
Existing stamps will be scrapped and replaced with barcoded ones, in sweeping changes announced by Royal Mail.
30 September 2022
Royal Mail opens its 'Swap Out' scheme for 1st and 2nd class stamps without barcodes – here's everything you need to know
The Royal Mail Swap Out scheme, which will allow you to swap first and second class stamps for new, barcoded ones, is now open. We break down everything you need to know.
31 March 2022
Stamp prices to rise by 12% – but there is a way to beat the increase
From 4 April the price of a first-class stamp will rise by 10p, while a second-class stamp will rise by 2p.
4 March 2022
Royal Mail U-turn means Christmas stamps CAN still be used after 2023 despite shift to barcode system
The postal service had initially announced, as part of a wider shake-up, that Christmas stamps would be replaced by new barcoded versions from 31 January 2023.
4 March 2022
Royal Mail suffers delivery delays in 23 areas in the run-up to Christmas – check to see if you’re affected
Royal Mail customers in 23 locations across the UK could face delivery delays in the run up to Christmas.
15 December 2021
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Martin Lewis: Is it time to ban unnecessary Christmas presents?
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