Commenting on today’s stamp price rise, Adam Scorer, director of policy and external affairs at Consumer Focus said:
‘From today, consumers will have to decide whether the increased price of stamp is going to change their posting habits. We have welcomed a cap on second class large letters and small parcels as it will help soften the blow of stamp price rises for vulnerable consumers and small businesses.’
‘The economics of Royal Mail meant that something had to give to keep the six day delivery Universal Service Obligation. Consumers will have to pay more to put Royal Mail on a more sustainable footing. But the onus shouldn’t be all on consumers. Royal Mail knows that it cannot just rely on price rises to make a better return but must also deliver greater efficiencies throughout the entire business.’
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