Postage Shock! First-class stamp prices for a standard letter are jumping 9p, from 76p to 85p. Meanwhile, second-class stamps will inch up by just 1p, going from 65p to 66p.
Big Letters, Bigger Price Hike
Sending a large first-class letter will now cost 14p more, climbing from £1.15 to £1.29. Second-class large letters aren’t spared either, rising 8p from 88p to 96p.
What This Means for Your Wallet
- Standard first-class stamp: 76p → 85p (+9p)
- Standard second-class stamp: 65p → 66p (+1p)
- Large first-class stamp: £1.15 → £1.29 (+14p)
- Large second-class stamp: 88p → 96p (+8p)
Your letters just got a bit more expensive to post. Time to rethink those pen pal habits!
