Individuals receiving benefits may soon enjoy reduced rates for postage stamps as per potential initiatives under review by Ofcom.
Ofcom is contemplating the introduction of a discount program akin to existing social tariffs that provide discounted mobile and broadband services for benefit recipients.
Over the past four years, the cost of first-class stamps has escalated from 85p to £1.70, and second-class stamps have surged from 66p to 87p during the same period.
Ofcom has initiated a review, urging individuals to provide feedback by December 5, 2025, with plans to release a consultation in the first quarter of 2026. Royal Mail is responsible for setting stamp prices in the UK.
A spokesperson for Royal Mail stated: “We will fully engage with Ofcom on its review. Royal Mail meticulously evaluates prices to maintain affordability while managing the rising costs associated with delivering the Universal Service.
“The logistics of mail delivery entail a sophisticated network of various transport modes and approximately 80,000 postal workers to transport a letter from the Scilly Isles to Shetland for just 87p.”
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