A stamp price rise finally came into force on the 30th April 2012. A first class stamp now costs 60 cents, having risen from $.46, while a second-class stamp costs $.50 after going up from $.36. The announcement of the price rises came after the regulator Ofcom lifted some price controls on Royal Mail. It claimed the future of the universal service was at “severe risk” without relaxing controls.
The following infographic from Quadient outlines a few reasons as to why Royal Mail (UK) stamp prices have risen and some solutions that both individuals and companies can take advantage of to tackle the issue.
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