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The move comes after news group upset newsagents last year by increasing its delivery charges within the M25, despite what the NFRN characterised as “poor levels of service”.
NFRN national president Narinder Randhawa said: “Members who are served by the News UK DTR operation were understandably bitterly disappointed to hear of the increase to their delivery charges in 2022, particularly given the poor levels of service that they were experiencing.
“We are relieved that as it increases the price of the Sun, that News UK recognises the highly challenging trading environment that independent retailers are operating in.
“Pro-rata terms are essential when our overheads continue to rise.”
NFRN head of news Brian Murphy added: “The problem of dual distribution and cost in London still needs to be addressed, particularly at this time of acute driver shortages and late deliveries.”
From 17 January, weekday editions of the Sun will cost 70p, with the price of the Saturday edition rising to £1.
The following Monday (24 January) the direct delivery charge rises by 3%, although 50% of the increase is being deferred for six months in what News UK describes as “a gesture of goodwill”.
