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Stamp Prices Surge Again: First-Class Rises to £1.80

4/9/2026

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  • The price of a first-class stamp rose 10p to £1.80, effective Tuesday.
  • A second-class stamp rose 4p to 91p.
  • This marks the eighth price hike for first-class stamps in six years, with costs up 137%.
  • Royal Mail attributes the rise to higher delivery costs amid declining letter volumes and more addresses.
  • Citizens Advice has urged that price increases be linked to improved service standards.