Royal Mail has announced they will raise their UK prices for business customers across its mail product portfolio. There will also be an increase to most UK products for private customers, although the pricing for 1st and 2nd class PRIVATE (stamps) mail will only change above 100g weight level.
These changes will take effect from the 2 April 2013. You do not need to do anything about this change, but you will need to be aware that your departmental postage charges will be slightly higher due to this increase. Even with the changes the University will continue to experience far better rates than the public (stamps) receives for sending out 1st & 2nd class mail. The increase on the 2 April is only slightly higher than the University experience now. Take a look at examples of the rise here.
Should you wish to know more about heavier items pricing please go to the Royal Mail website http://www.royalmail.com/personal/sending-mail for any advice on internal post related issues please contact the Post Room, extension 22368.
Please remember to always use your ‘Internal post code’ (IPC http://southampton.likn.co/estates/services/postportering/postroom/