The price of a first class stamp will rise 2p to 62p and second class by 3p to 53p, Royal Mail has announced. But you can beat the hikes by buying now.
Angry shoppers have been left frustrated by delivery giant Yodel for a second year running, after numerous reports of presents not arriving for Christmas.
Households may not receive bank statements or other bills in the new year, as postal workers are threatening not to deliver letters sent via private firms.