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Comment on Second class stamp price history by Royal Mail’s delivery pledges have changed. Here’s what the company could look like in future - Capital

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 15:36:14 +0000

[…] addition, its ability to increase revenue by raising prices might be curtailed. Second-class prices are regulated – increases are linked to affordability and inflation. They have risen by 74% since […]

Comment on Second class stamp price history by Royal Mail’s delivery pledges have changed. Here’s what the company could look like in future – We See & Show

Tue, 29 Jul 2025 12:33:15 +0000

Comment on What is Royal Mail’s Universal Service Obligation and why is it important? by Prices going up again – but not for second class stamps - How much is a 2nd Class Stamp?

Tue, 10 Sep 2024 15:25:20 +0000

[…] their first class service. If this is the aim then it simply strengthens their claim to remove the universal obligation as letter volumes will fall even further than they currently have. Perhaps this is their […]

Comment on What is Royal Mail’s Universal Service Obligation and why is it important? by Royal Mail's hidden price rise for second class stamps - How much is a 2nd Class Stamp?

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 10:41:01 +0000

[…] they simply point to dropping mail volumes, increased costs, and the onerous restrictions of the Universal Service Obligation. Fine, but where are the […]

Comment on What is Royal Mail’s Universal Service Obligation and why is it important? by scoobydoo99

scoobydoo99 — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 08:03:19 +0000

In reply to Peter Bloxham. I have been, as have many other commentators. RM are perfectly entitled to change their product range at any time they like, and that includes invalidating groups of stamps. In fact, we should expect something similar to happen to QEII commemoratives within the next few years. Whether this is a good thing or not, is another discussion entirely.

Comment on What is Royal Mail’s Universal Service Obligation and why is it important? by Peter Bloxham

Peter Bloxham — Sat, 02 Sep 2023 16:06:52 +0000

are you taking an interest in what Royal Mail has done in relation to “classic” (ie pre barcode) stamps? What is the legal basis for this?

Comment on What is Royal Mail’s Universal Service Obligation and why is it important? by scoobydoo99

scoobydoo99 — Tue, 13 Dec 2022 11:26:36 +0000

In reply to G.K.Galloway. Hi there, you could try Royal Mail's Claim Centre. Please note that your issue will be direct with Royal Mail with which we have no affiliation.

Comment on What is Royal Mail’s Universal Service Obligation and why is it important? by G.K.Galloway

G.K.Galloway — Mon, 12 Dec 2022 10:59:27 +0000

How do I claim for compensation if my letters are not collected and or delivered within your obligation period of every day for 6 days a week.

Comment on Royal Mail introduces new 2nd class stamps, but Shaun the Sheep is a welcome distraction from the real story by scoobydoo99

scoobydoo99 — Thu, 31 Mar 2022 13:47:40 +0000

In reply to Anne. Agreed Anne, it does rather distract from a classic and iconic profile.

Comment on Royal Mail introduces new 2nd class stamps, but Shaun the Sheep is a welcome distraction from the real story by Anne

Anne — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 17:28:34 +0000

What was not mentioned is that the barcode is ugly. The classy beauty of “queens head” stamps is lost and a letter or postcard from the UK will come with less visual appeal.