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flag UK stamps rise 10p April 7, 2026; experts urge buying pre-priced stamps before increase.

flag UK households are being urged to buy stamps before a 10p increase on April 7, 2026, when first-class stamps will rise to £1.80 and second-class to 91p, marking the eighth price hike since 2020. flag Personal finance expert Martin Lewis recommends stockpiling stamps without printed prices, as they remain valid after increases. flag Royal Mail also raised fees for services like tracked packages and Special Delivery, citing rising costs and a 70% drop in letter volumes despite growing delivery addresses. flag Critics, including MPs and consumer groups, have raised concerns over declining delivery reliability and argue that price hikes should be matched by improved service quality.

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