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| Price of stamps set to rise again | Price of stamps set to rise again |
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| The price of first and second-class stamps is to rise by 3 pence from 6 April, the Royal Mail has announced. | |
| For standard letters weighing up to 100g, a first-class stamp will cost 39p, while second-class will be 30p. | For standard letters weighing up to 100g, a first-class stamp will cost 39p, while second-class will be 30p. |
| Royal Mail stressed that the hikes were within the price limits set by the regulator, Postcomm. | Royal Mail stressed that the hikes were within the price limits set by the regulator, Postcomm. |
| It also said that even after the latest set of increases, delivering stamped mail will remain a loss-making business for Royal Mail. | It also said that even after the latest set of increases, delivering stamped mail will remain a loss-making business for Royal Mail. |
| 'Very affordable' | 'Very affordable' |
| Last year, Royal Mail lost more than £100m providing the universal mail service. | Last year, Royal Mail lost more than £100m providing the universal mail service. |
| For large letters, the price of a first-class stamp will go up 9p to 61p while a second-class stamp will rise 5p to 47p. | For large letters, the price of a first-class stamp will go up 9p to 61p while a second-class stamp will rise 5p to 47p. |
| "Stamped mail remains very affordable and consumers are still receiving excellent value for money," said Luisa Fulci at Royal Mail. | "Stamped mail remains very affordable and consumers are still receiving excellent value for money," said Luisa Fulci at Royal Mail. |
| "Most countries in Europe charge more to deliver less." | "Most countries in Europe charge more to deliver less." |