Price of first class stamps to rise to £1.80
Royal Mail says the increase reflects the rise in delivery costs, but the move angers consumer groups.
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"We always consider price changes very carefully, balancing affordability with the rising cost of delivering mail."
— Richard Travers , Executive
"Higher prices must come with higher standards - increases should be tied to Royal Mail's performance on the doorstep."
— Anne Pardoe , Activist
Key People
Head of policy at Citizens Advice.
Daniel Kretinsky is a Czech billionaire and owner of Royal Mail.
Liam Byrne is the chair of the Business and Trade Committee in the UK Parliament.
Managing director of letters at Royal Mail.
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Royal Mail says the increase reflects the rise in delivery costs, but the move angers consumer groups.
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