Royal Mail has raised the price of first class stamps from today – with Britons now expected to pay £1.10 for soft delivery.
The increase is a rise of 16 per cent in year, well above the level of inflation at 10.4 per cent.
Previously it cost 95p to post a letter via first class.
At the same time, Royal Mail has increased the cost it charges for second stamp from 68p to 75p.