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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.
