Make Mail Redirection Services Free in the UK

The Issue

In the United Kingdom, mail redirection services are currently chargeable. This service is vital for individuals who move frequently, such as students and renters. According to a report by the Office for National Statistics, approximately 6.6 million people moved within England and Wales alone between 2011-2016 (Office for National Statistics). This represents a significant number of citizens who may require mail redirection services. Making this service free would prevent fraud and scammers gaining access to personal information via postal mail sent to old addresses and alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with moving and ensure that important correspondence does not get lost or delayed. We urge Royal Mail and relevant government bodies to consider making mail redirection services free in the UK as a step towards better serving their citizens' needs and protecting thier personal information from fraudsters and scammers. Let's take a look at countries like US and Canada who are larger geographically than the UK and who still provide this service free of charge. Let us not subject our citizens unfairly to exposing those personal information by keeping this service paid in the UK. Please sign this petition to support our cause.

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The Issue

In the United Kingdom, mail redirection services are currently chargeable. This service is vital for individuals who move frequently, such as students and renters. According to a report by the Office for National Statistics, approximately 6.6 million people moved within England and Wales alone between 2011-2016 (Office for National Statistics). This represents a significant number of citizens who may require mail redirection services. Making this service free would prevent fraud and scammers gaining access to personal information via postal mail sent to old addresses and alleviate some of the financial burdens associated with moving and ensure that important correspondence does not get lost or delayed. We urge Royal Mail and relevant government bodies to consider making mail redirection services free in the UK as a step towards better serving their citizens' needs and protecting thier personal information from fraudsters and scammers. Let's take a look at countries like US and Canada who are larger geographically than the UK and who still provide this service free of charge. Let us not subject our citizens unfairly to exposing those personal information by keeping this service paid in the UK. Please sign this petition to support our cause.

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Petition created on 15 January 2024