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Story summary
- The price of stamps in the UK rose again, with first class at £1.80 and second class at 91p.
- Royal Mail cites a decline in letter volume and rising operational costs as the reasons for the hike.
- This marks the eighth increase in five years, and only 77% of first-class letters are delivered on time.
- Complaints from businesses and consumers have intensified.
- Royal Mail's owner acknowledged service issues and promised improvements.
