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  • More than a third of people in the UK accidentally ruin Christmas surprises by signing for their own gifts

    35 per cent of adults have unintentionally discovered their own Christmas presents, with 58 per cent saying giveaway branding on the box was the biggest clue One in 10 said they felt ‘out of control of Christmas’ when a loved one guessed their gift early 62 per cent are planning to get ahead with present shopping this year, making the most of online Black Friday sales
    More than a third of adu

  • Autumn Declutter: Why Brits are hanging on to old tech, clothes and shoes

    New data reveals adults own an average of 17 items they no longer use Over half of those who declutter their home actively search for items they can sell online Over a third say decluttering has a big positive impact on their mental health Seasonal change has been cited as one of the main reasons people declutter their homes Sort Your Life Out star, Dilly Carter, has t

    Dilly Carter smiles outside a Post Office branch as she heads inside

  • From Playpens to Pushchairs, Parents are Pocketing Hundreds Each Year Through Preloved Purchases

    Thrifty parents are reshaping the children’s clothing and goods market, with almost all (93 percent) parents now shopping for second-hand items, driven by a desire to save money and embrace more sustainable living.
    New research from Post Office reveals that over half (52 percent) of parents would only buy second-hand children's items if they could, with one in eight (13 percent) already buying

  • Brits Only Wear Half Their Wardrobe Each Year and Here’s Why

    Almost one in 10 Brits admit to holding onto items they’ve ordered with the intention of only wearing them once, with 44 per cent of those who don’t wear everything in their wardrobe claiming the clothes no longer fit The rental fashion market is growing exponentially, with 34 per cent of those who buy clothes expressing a desire to be more sustainable with fashion purchases HireStreet, which

  • Men make twice as much as women from selling clothes and goods online

    Men outsell women when it comes to selling clothes and goods online, as new research finds men make over £600 a year more than women when they sell clothes online or other goods, with the average male seller making £1,047 per year, compared to £424 made by the average female seller.
    The study conducted by the Post Office found the UK is a nation of unintentional side hustlers, as a new study r

  • Post Office response to proposed changes to postal service announced by Ofcom

    Commenting on proposed changes to the postal service announced by Ofcom today (30 January), a Post Office spokesperson said:
    “We acknowledge that the change in business and consumer behaviour with less letters being sent, is driving the need for reform of the Universal Postal Service. However, the changes proposed in Ofcom’s consultation significantly reduce Royal Mail’s performance obligations

  • Post Office Reminds Public of UK Last Posting Dates for Sending Christmas Presents

    Almost 9 in 10 Brits are unaware of their last chance to send Christmas presents.
    It’s not too late to visit your local Post Office, Postmasters across the UK are ready to help send parcels in time for Christmas.
    Last Parcelforce express48 date: Thursday 19th December Last Royal Mail 1st Class date: Friday 20th December Last Royal Mail Tracked 48 date: Friday 20thDecember Last Evri Standar

  • Royal Mail - PayPoint partnership - message from Parcels and Mails MD to Postmasters

    Message from Neill O'Sullivan, Managing Director, Parcels and Mails, to Postmasters in response to an announcement made by Royal Mail and PayPoint on 22 February:
    Today, Royal Mail announced that they will be partnering with PayPoint to offer limited Royal Mail services at selected Collect+ locations. We were informed of this news by Royal Mail last night, following the finalisation of the agre

  • POST OFFICE WARNS OF FINAL POSTING DATES… AND THE WANE OF ‘HAPPY CHRISTMAS’

    ‘Happy Christmas’ is going out of fashion, but ‘Merry Christmas’ is still a firm favourite according to new research on the nation’s card-writing etiquette.
    Around four in 10 won’t finish their Christmas shopping until at least the week before Christmas. ‘Glad Tidings’ teeters on extinction, but the future is bright for ‘Happy Holidays’ in a major shift in the nation’s Christmas greetings ha

  • POST OFFICE PREDICTS PEAK POSTING DAY AHEAD OF CHRISTMAS

    New research reveals 15% have missed a present arriving on Christmas Day due to posting late
    Monday 11th December is predicted to be the busiest day in Post Office branches Cash still plays an important role in Christmas gift shopping, with 38% still opting to buy Christmas gifts with cash Post Office shares top tips to ensure people are well prepared ahead of posting to avoid Christmas disap

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