2026年4月7日, 英国邮票上扬10p; UK stamps rise 10p April 7, 2026; experts urge buying pre-priced stamps before increase.

英国家庭被敦促在2026年4月7日10美分增加之前购买邮票,届时一等邮票将上至1.80英,二等邮票将上至91美分,这是自2020年以来的第八次价格上. 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. 个人财务专家Martin Lewis建议不以印刷价格储存邮票,因为邮票在增加后仍然有效。 Personal finance expert Martin Lewis recommends stockpiling stamps without printed prices, as they remain valid after increases. 皇家邮件也提高了服务费,例如跟踪包裹和特别交付服务费,理由是尽管送货地址越来越多,但成本不断上涨,信封量下降70%。 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. 批评者,包括国会议员和消费者团体,对交货可靠性下降表示关切,认为价格的上涨应当与服务质量的提高相匹配。 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.