https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/mailreform/Recent content in mailreform on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usWed, 08 Apr 2026 05:27:50 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/royal-mail-increases-stamp-prices-amid-service-changes-and-expert-warnings/Wed, 08 Apr 2026 05:27:50 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/royal-mail-increases-stamp-prices-amid-service-changes-and-expert-warnings/Royal Mail has increased the price of a first-class stamp by 10p, bringing the cost to £1.80. This change took effect on Tuesday, April 7, as the postal service responds to shifts in mail usage and delivery demands. The rise comes as a result of declining letter volumes coupled with a growing number of delivery addresses. Richard Travers, Royal Mail’s Managing Director of Letters, explained, “We always consider price changes very carefully, balancing affordability with the rising cost of delivering mail.