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Royal Mail has been planning to phase out classic stamps for years

Clock ticking for non-barcoded stamps as deadline looms

Library image of Royal Mail vans, as its parent company calls for the Government and regulators to change its service obligation. (Photo Rui Vieira/PA Wire)

Royal Mail issues warning to customers ahead of upcoming deadline

People have less than two months to use their regular non-barcoded stamps - notably the regular first and second-class stamps featuring the profile of the late Queen - before they are rendered completely invalid. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Royal Mail issues warning on non-barcoded stamps