Matt Easton of Easton Antique Arms has written to his local MP Jeremy Hunt and contacted antiques trade associations to rally support. His efforts follow a recent announcement by Royal Mail, and its courier and logistics arm Parcelforce, that it will no longer deliver swords and daggers from May 7. …
Read More »Royal Mail suspends fines for counterfeit stamps
Royal Mail will temporarily waive £5 penalties levied on people who collect post with counterfeit stamps as it introduces measures to tackle the problem. In response to concerns about a rise in fake stamps after a switch to a barcode-based system, Royal Mail said it would suspend the fine for …
Read More »Royal Mail owner IDS gets surprising support from union for letter deliver reform By Proactive Investors
Proactive Investors – Royal Mail (LON:) owner International Distributions Services PLC will perhaps be surprised to have been offered a supportive lifeline from its main trade union in its effort to reduce its letter delivery requirements. The Communication Workers Union appears to have conceded to accept proposals from the company …
Read More »Royal Mail pauses fines for ‘fake’ stamps after apparent flaw in fraud scanners | Royal Mail
Royal Mail has suspended controversial fines for letters with stamps it deems counterfeit after claims that it was penalising the public for its own inadequate technology. Addressees have been forced to pay a levy of £5 to receive post if Royal Mail suspects that a fake stamp was used by …
Read More »Royal Mail announces ‘pause’ from today affecting all UK households
Royal Mail has announced a “pause” on fines and “suspended” punishments for households who bought counterfeit stamps thinking they were legitimate. The Royal Mail has paused “fake” stamp fines after an apparent flaw in fraud scanners. The postal company defended technology but suspends surcharge, while the app allowed customers to …
Read More »Royal Mail scraps fines for post carrying fake stamps
Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Royal Mail is scrapping £5 penalties for members of the public to collect post with counterfeit stamps. It comes as reports suggested China had been flooding Britain with …
Read More »Royal Mail issues huge update as it launches investigation over ‘counterfeit’ stamps
The Telegraph reports that Royal Mail has now reversed its decision to charge recipients a £5 fine as it investigates if there is an issue following complaints from furious Brits Royal Mail is now said to be investigating claims of ‘fake’ stamps circulating its system ( Image: ROYAL MAIL GROUP/AFP …
Read More »Royal Mail suspends fines for UK households after ‘counterfeit’ stamp probe
Royal Mail has issued a huge update as it launches an investigation over “counterfeit” stamps. Royal Mail has reportedly suspended fines for letters containing supposedly “counterfeit” stamps following complaints from people who bought them from reputable places. The Telegraph reports that Royal Mail has now reversed its decision to charge …
Read More »Royal Mail announces major new measures after GB News exposed ‘counterfeit’ stamps scandal
Royal Mail has announced major new measures after a GB News investigation found dozens of people were charged £5 for “counterfeit” stamps, despite having bought them from reputable retailers, such as the Post Office. The firm is introducing a new independent stamp expert, who will verify whether a stamp is …
Read More »Royal Mail suspends £5 charge as UK ‘flooded with fake stamps’
Royal Mail is to temporarily waive £5 penalties for members of the public to collect post with counterfeit stamps as it introduces measures to tackle the problem. The company announced it is developing a new counterfeit stamp scanner in the Royal Mail app to allow customers to scan stamp barcodes …
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