Record £801 million in cash is withdrawn at Post Office counters over festive period
Over £800 million in cash was withdrawn by personal customers over the counter at Post Offices during the festive period.
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Christian Malford Postmistress who serves six Wiltshire communities receives New Year’s Honour recognition
Tina May, Postmistress for Christian Malford has received New Year’s Honour recognition for providing services to her community, plus Post Office services to five other Wiltshire communities
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1 in 4 consumers very concerned about cost of purchasing essential food items in 2022, finds Post Office poll
More than one in four consumers said they were very concerned about the cost of purchasing essential food items increasing in 2022, a new Post Office poll has found.
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Post Office statement on historical convictions
The Post Office has today, Thursday 23 December, formally responded to the Court of Appeal regarding two cases, from 2003 and 2005, seeking permission to appeal convictions in Post Office prosecutions.
Post Office is not opposing the application in one case and in the other has submitted that there is currently insufficient material to assist the Court as to whether or not the reliability of H -
Post Office expands critical support of branchless communities, as BankHub rollout is announced
The Post Office has confirmed the expansion of its BankHub network, as part of a landmark industry commitment to protect cash and banking services across the UK.
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Post Office welcomes Government funding being made available for final compensation for overturned convictions in ‘Horizon cases’
Government and Post Office working together to finalise arrangements for settlement negotiations to start as soon as possible Ahead of final compensation, interim payments of up to £100,000 continue to be made
Post Office today welcomed the Government’s announcement that it is making funding available to facilitate final compensation payments for people whose convictions have been overturned -
POST OFFICE PREDICT PEAK POSTING PERIOD AHEAD OF CHRISTMAS
Post Office anticipates that Monday 20 December will be busiest day of year in Post Office branches Post Office share top tips to ensure Brits are well prepared ahead of posting to avoid Christmas disappointment
Brits hoping to avoid the seasonal rush are in luck as new Post Office figures have today revealed the peak posting day for festive shoppers in the run up to Christmas.
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Cash deposits and withdrawals top £3 billion at Post Offices for first time
Post Offices in November handled over £3 billion in cash deposits and withdrawals, the highest amount for a single month in its 360-year history.
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Post Office partners with Trussell Trust to help stop UK hunger and poverty
Post Office is supporting people who may face poverty this winter by donating 1p to the Trussell Trust for every cash withdrawal made over the counter in any of its 11,500 branches
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Post Office statement on appeals
The Court of Appeal today formally overturned seven convictions in appeals uncontested by Post Office. The cases, from between 2008 and 2013, relate to convictions in Crown Courts in which Post Office acted as prosecutor. Applications for permission to appeal were made to the Court of Appeal earlier this year.
The Court will provide written Judgment at a later date.
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Post Office statement on Southwark Crown Court appeals
Southwark Crown Court today (18 November 2021) formally acquitted six former postmasters, in appeals uncontested by Post Office. The cases from 2001 -2012 were referred by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) and relate to convictions in Magistrates’ Courts in which Post Office acted as prosecutor.
A Post Office spokesperson said:
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HO HO GO! BRITS START CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EARLY AS FESTIVE SPIRIT RETURNS TO THE NATION
New Post Office research shows an uplift in Christmas spirit as Brits are encouraged to ‘post early’ to avoid disappointment.
Around two-thirds of Brits have started Christmas shopping Feelings of Christmas cheer increase 50% on last year Brits are more than twice as likely to enjoy Christmas shopping than find it stressful Jo Hemmings, Behavourial Psychologist, shares top tips on Christmas sh
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