Latest money news: Last chance to beat Royal Mail stamp price increases – here’s how --[Reported by Umva mag]

Today is the last working day before the inflation-busting price hike comes into force.

Oct 4, 2024 - 06:25
Latest money news: Last chance to beat Royal Mail stamp price increases – here’s how --[Reported by Umva mag]
A Royal Mail first class stamp with King Charles on
Prices are going up (Picture: Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Welcome to the Metro money blog where today we’re looking at Royal Mail’s stamp price increase.

Today is the last working day before the inflation-busting price hike comes into force on Monday, October 7, increasing the cost of a standard first class stamp by 30p.

The decision to up prices has drawn criticism, with Citizens Advice saying the increases have come at the ‘worst possible time’ for consumers.

Meanwhile, Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has warned that anyone planning to bulk buy stamps ahead of the price rise should make sure they don’t end up buying fakes or invalid stamps.

We’ve got all the details, plus the latest in money and personal finance news, in our live blog below.




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