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POSTAL
SERVICES
Post offices are
usually open from 9.00 a.m. to 5.30 p.m., Monday to Friday, and
from 9.00 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. on Saturday. You can also buy
stamps at newsagents, supermarkets and some other shops, and
from special vending machines.
Four ways to send a letter
First-class post. For a normal letter (under 60g in
weight), this currently costs 28p. For destinations within the
UK, first-class mail usually arrives the next day. To send a 60g
letter overseas currently costs between 68p and £1.49, depending
on the destination.
Second-class post. For a normal letter (under 60g in
weight), this currently costs 20p. Second-class mail usually
arrives within two or three days.
Recorded delivery. Use this for sending important
documents. Recorded delivery gives you confirmation that your
item has been posted and received.
Special delivery. Use this for sending urgent items.
Items sent by special delivery are guaranteed to reach any
destination in the UK by the next day.
Never send passports or cash through the post, unless you use
recorded or special delivery. Instead of cash, send a cheque,
postal order or international money order. |
