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Royal Mail to raise wholesale postal prices for bulk mail users
The average 25% increase starting 5 October could add several million pounds to NHS postal costs, after the NHS spent at least £100m on letters in 2024.
Royal Mail will raise prices for its wholesale postal service used by bulk mail customers, with an average increase of 25% taking effect from 5 October, according to the Guardian Business.
The tariff changes are expected to affect companies that sort and process mail on behalf of large organizations, including UK Mail, Whistl and Citipost, while Royal Mail handles the final mile delivery.
The Guardian Business reports that the NHS spent at least £100m on sending letters by post in 2024, implying that a 25% price increase could translate into several million pounds of additional costs.
Royal Mail said the increases are necessary so pricing more accurately reflects the cost of providing a reliable, nationwide postal service, and noted the current economic environment. The article also links the move to declining letter volumes as more companies shift toward email or social media.