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 recipients a £5 fine as it investigates if there is an issue following complaints from furious Brits
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 500-year-old postal service, which this month became a takeover target, has urged the Government to contribute to the cost of distributing letters.