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 …
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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 …
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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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Whistleblowers in delivery offices have also painted a picture of chaos and confusion. Staff admitted they routinely sent back letters with so-called counterfeit stamps to regional mail centres for review believing Revenue Protection – the department responsible for inspecting letters and distributing fines – were making “a lot of mistakes”. …
Read More »The company announced it is developing a new counterfeit stamp scanner in the Royal Mail app to allow customers to scan stamp barcodes and check whether it is a recognised counterfeit. In the meantime, it is to temporarily pause the collection of the £5 surcharge for those who receive post …
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Manchester voters in two elections taking place this Thursday, 2 May, are being reminded of polling arrangements. Along with electors in the other nine boroughs of Greater Manchester, voters will be selecting the Mayor of Greater Manchester in mayoral elections. They will also be casting their votes across …
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By Amanda Wilkins – 29 April 2024 CommunityPolitics With three days to go until the local elections, Swindon Borough Council have issued some key reminders. The borough and Police and Crime Commissioner elections take place on Thursday 2 May. Swindon Borogh Council advises: Remember to bring photo ID: It’s crucial to have valid photo …
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Humberside Police officers are appealing for information after a man died following a road traffic collision in Bridlington on Sunday 21st April. Officers received reports at around 2:45pm that a white Citroen DS4 and a black Volkswagen transporter had been involved in a collision on Sewerby Road. A 70-year-old man …
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Put up a plaque to explain sculpture The sculptor Michael Fairfax was employed at great expense by the developers of Newbury’s Market Street to erect the Two Rivers bronze sculpture on the side of the car park of the new development. The Michael Fairfax Two Rivers bronze sculpture This represents …
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Advice and wealth management trade body Pimfa has accused the FCA of ‘naivety’ in its attempts to name firms facing investigations. Pimfa is one of many trade bodies, including the Investment Association and UK Finance, to sign a letter sent to the chancellor arguing against the plans put forward in …
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