Royal Mail's home parcel collection now costs 30p

Royal Mail has reinstated a 30p fee for home parcel collections, sparking customer outrage and concerns. The charge, effective May 1, applies to parcels collected from homes booked via Royal Mail's website, adding to postage costs. This reverses a promotional period where collections were free, impacting small businesses and frequent senders. The move follows recent stamp price increases, with some customers expressing frustration and considering alternative drop-off options to avoid the new fee. Royal Mail cites its expanded network of free drop-off points as an alternative.