Scots paying ‘more than £40m extra in delivery charges’
Shoppers in Scotland will pay more than £40 million in extra delivery fees this year compared to the rest of the UK, Scottish Parliament analysis has found.
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Scottish consumers now pay £40million more in ‘rip-off’ delivery fees relative to rest of the UK
The annual cost of extra delivery fees paid by Scottish consumers has reached £40 million for the first time, according to new figures.
Bitter pill to swallow as Kingussie residents hit with £5 prescription delivery charge – despite no alternative for controlled drugs
Fears have been voiced that the elderly and most vulnerable will be hit the hardest as a north pharmacy introduces new fees on the delivery of NHS prescriptions.
Scottish Government minister brands excess delivery charges ‘madness’ after watching lorries drive past homes to deliver elsewhere for free
A Scottish Government minister has branded delivery charge anomalies in the north as “madness” after visiting homes near postcode boundaries.
Moray MSP takes rip-off delivery charges fight to FedEx
A Moray MSP who has been campaigning against rip-off delivery fees has taken his fight to delivery giant FedEx.
MSP invites government officials to Moray for crunch parcel talks
Richard Lochhead MSP has written to the UK Government as part of his campaign to end unfair delivery charges.
Rip off delivery charges are relegating Highlands and north-east to ‘second class citizen’ status
Rip-off delivery charges are relegating communities across the Highlands and north-east to "second class citizen" status.
New initiative to tackle unfair delivery charges in rural areas
A new consumer service has joined forces with Highland Council Trading Standards to challenge unfair and hidden delivery charges.
Map launched to show extent of ‘rip-off’ delivery charges in north and north-east
Parts of the north and north-east where shoppers are most regularly hammered by excessive delivery charges will be mapped out to emphasise the scale of the problem.
Moray MP appointed to Advertising Standards Authority group to help stamp out unfair delivery charges
Moray MP Douglas Ross has been invited to join a parliamentary group set up by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) to help tackle delivery charges.
Online retail giant reviews delivery charges to Scotland following campaign pressure
An online retailer has announced it has reviewed its courier fees to the north of Scotland following pressure from fair delivery charges campaigners.
Scots customers urged to shop around by UK Government to dodge excess delivery charges
The UK Government has ruled out intervening to ensure the north of Scotland is not ripped off by delivery charges – instead telling customers to “shop around” to dodge the surcharges.
Moray MSP seeks meeting with online retailer over delivery charges rip-off
A Moray politician campaigning against "ridiculous" rip-off delivery charges in the north of Scotland has called for a meeting with an online retailer.
Research reveals delivery charges on the increase despite campaign for fairer fees
Shoppers across the north are still being hammered by rising delivery charges despite efforts to force retailers to reduce fees attached to items being transported north.
Christmas shoppers in Scotland hammered by extra £11.4 million in delivery charges
People in rural parts of Scotland who choose to do their Christmas shopping online will pay more than £11 million "over the odds" in delivery fees.
MSP takes delivery charge campaign to Westminster
Moray MSP Richard Lochhead took his delivery charges campaign all the way to the top this week, as he held talks in Westminster with a senior government minister.
New parcel delivery service to cut fees in rural north communities
A new parcel delivery service will be launched today to help those facing rip-off fees in rural areas.
Moray MP highlights ‘rip-off’ delivery charges with consumer minister
Moray MP Douglas Ross has met with the Small Business and Consumer Protection Minister at Westminster to advance a campaign against “rip-off” delivery charges imposed on customers in the north of Scotland.
Moray MSP to meet UK Government over rip off delivery fees
A Moray MSP’s campaign to end rip-off parcel delivery charges has stepped up a gear with a meeting arranged to discuss the issue with the UK Government.
Prime Minister urged to take action on Highland delivery charges
The prime minister has been urged to take action to tackle the “unfair” delivery charges facing people living in the Highlands and Islands.
Campaigners against ‘rip off’ delivery charges meet with advertising chiefs
A north-east MSP expressed dismay that retailers who impose unfair delivery charges do not appear to be getting the message.
UK Government criticised as ‘out of touch’ over excess delivery charges concerns
The UK Government has been criticised as “out of touch” for failing to introduce legislation to prevent customers in the north of Scotland being ripped-off with excess delivery fees.
Another 100 companies reported for fleecing north of Scotland customers with ‘rip-off’ charges
Another 100 companies have been accused of fleecing customers across the north of Scotland with excess delivery charges.
Summit considers action plan to end unfair delivery charges to the north
An action plan has been drawn up to help tackle unfair charges to deliver goods to customers in the north and north-east.
Nicola Sturgeon reveals plans for summit to tackle excessive delivery charges
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has revealed that a summit will be held next month to draw up fresh plans for action to tackle “unfair and excessive” delivery charges.
eBay promises to ‘clamp down’ on unfair surcharges for deliveries in the north
Online retail giant eBay has pledged to take action to clamp down on “absurd and excessive” surcharges on goods delivered to the north of Scotland.
eBay to ban sellers who impose rip-off delivery charges on north customers
The world’s biggest auction website has taken action to prevent businesses from hammering north residents with excessive delivery charges.
Action on excessive delivery charges taken by Amazon
A customer has been given compensation after being hit with an excessive delivery charge while shopping on Amazon.
Mothers are “snubbed” and flowerless on Mothering Sunday
Moray mums could be left disappointed on Mother’s Day after it emerged fresh flowers are among items retailers will not deliver to parts of the north and north-east.
Row over delivery charges erupts between SNP and Conservatives
A UK minister has been left “red-faced” after she appeared to forget having been contacted by the Scottish Government over unfair delivery charges.
More than 120 ‘rip-off’ companies reported to watchdog over delivery charges
More than 120 “rip-off” companies have been reported by Moray MSP Richard Lochhead as part of a campaign to end unfair delivery charges.
How much did your area pay in extra delivery charges?
The “galling” extra delivery costs paid out by people across the north have been revealed in an eye-opening region by region breakdown.