IMAIL – The first class post alternative set for next day delivery

Costs down by 60 per cent and carbon footprint reduced by 80 per cent
UK Mail, part of the Business Post Group, has introduced the only national alternative to the first class postal service with the launch of imail. This new mail solution – suitable for large corporate businesses, SMEs and consumers – will enable users to send physical mail direct from their computer for next-day delivery to addresses across the UK. imail lower the cost of producing and posting first class items by up to 60 per cent, it will also reduce the carbon footprint of a letter by more than 80 per cent.
imail customers will be able to send a letter direct to anywhere in the UK with just a click of the mouse via a safe and easy-to-use software package suitable for any PC, laptop or MAC. From there, the letter will be sent electronically to the UK Mail sort centre closest to the destination where it will be printed, enveloped and sorted. In fact, users will be able to send their mail requirements as late as 6pm for nationwide delivery the next day.
The price of sending first class mail – when taking into consideration time, printing and material requirements – is estimated to cost as much as GBP 1.00 per item, so imail offers significant benefits over traditional methods. The price of next-day delivery will start from 51 pence per item, which will be inclusive of all stationary, production and first class delivery.