The price of second class stamps looks set to rise steeply, under plans laid out by Royal Mail last night.

People should start stock-piling stamps now ahead of an expected steep price rise in April, the official consumer watchdog has said.

The price of second class stamps looks set to rise steeply, under plans laid out by Royal Mail last night.

On Monday morning I called in at the Brodd Street office to meet the postal staff sorting the mail ready for their morning rounds. I thanked them on behalf of the local community for handling all the mail, and wished them all a Happy Christmas. The trend to more packets continues, with more and more

British Gas made its stock market debut 25 years ago. The drive continues today with the coalition preparing to sell or float Royal Mail

Company reports surprise jump in bottom-line profits to £171m over past six months, as it considers huge hikes in price of stamps.

Royal Mail could be allowed to set the price of first class stamps for the first time, prompting fears that the cost of sending a letter will rise sharply.

GOVERNMENT plans for the Royal Mail include moving the Post Office into mutual ownership.

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The European Commission has opened a investigation into the UK government's plans to privitise the Royal Mail and relieve the postal operator of a pension deficit of £8bn.