The price of postage stamps will rise on 2 April 2024

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The price of Royal Mail postage stamps will rise on 2 April 2024 as follows:

  • A first-class stamp for a standard letter will rise to £1.35
  • The price of a second-class stamp for a standard letter will rise to £0.85

You can see the full details of these and other services here: https://www.royalmail.com/sites/royalmail.com/files/2024-03/our-prices-april-2024-v1-ta.pdf

The price of postage stamps will rise on 2 October 2023

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The prices of Royal Mail postage stamps will rise on 2 October 2023

  • A first-class stamp for a standard letter will rise to £1.25
  • The price of a second-class stamp for a standard letter will remain at £0.75
  • Large letter first class will rise to £1.95
  • Large letter second class will rise to £1.55

You can find full details of all price rises here: https://www.royalmail.com/sites/royalmail.com/files/2023-09/our-prices-october-2023-ta.pdf

Latest Recommended Posting Dates for Christmas Delivery 2022

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You can find the Royal Mail’s latest recommended posting dates for Christmas delivery 2022 here: https://www.royalmail.com/sites/royalmail.com/files/2022-11/Consumer-Latest-Posting-Dates-2022-v1.7.pdf

Details of collection and delivery dates for Christmas 2022 and New Year 2023 can be found here: https://www.royalmail.com/sites/royalmail.com/files/2022-11/Christmas-and-New-Year-2022-23-Delivery-Collection-arrangements-v1.3.pdf

Posting and Delivery Deadlines for Christmas 2021

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Below are the posting and delivery deadlines for 2021:

  • Royal Mail Bulk Mail Economy – Friday, December 17
  • 2nd Class – Saturday, December 18
  • 2nd Class Signed For – Saturday, December 18
  • Royal Mail 48 – Saturday, December 18
  • 1st Class – Tuesday, December 21
  • 1st Class Signed For – Tuesday, December 21
  • Royal Mail 24 – Tuesday, December 21
  • Royal Mail Tracked 48 – Tuesday, December 21
  • Royal Mail Tracked 24 – Wednesday, December 22
  • Special Delivery Guaranteed – Thursday, December 23

For further information, including overseas deadlines, please see the Royal Mail website