Blow to NHS as Royal Mail raises prices for bulk users by a third
Summary
Royal Mail is raising its prices for bulk postal services by an average of 25%, starting on 5 October. This increase will affect large organizations like the NHS, which spends a lot on sending letters, leading to higher postal costs for them.Key Facts
- Royal Mail will increase wholesale postal prices by up to one-third.
- The NHS spent at least £100 million on sending letters in 2024, so the price rise could add millions more costs.
- The price hike affects bulk mail customers like UK Mail, Whistl, and Citipost, serving big businesses and public bodies.
- Royal Mail handles most UK letter deliveries but faces falling letter volumes as more communication moves online.
- Rising costs for fuel and labor contribute to the price increases, according to Royal Mail management.
- The company is owned by Czech billionaire Daniel Křetínský since April 2025.
- Royal Mail has struggled to meet delivery targets and has been fined £37 million since 2023 for late deliveries.
- Bulk mail letter prices will increase differently based on weight and service speed, with some rates rising by over 30%.
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