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  • Post Office details proposed franchise plans for eighth tranche of last remaining 108 Directly Managed Branches

    The Post Office has today (13 August) provided details on its proposed franchise plans for the eighth tranche of the last remaining 108 Directly Managed Branches which are operated by the Post Office.
    As part of its commitment to deliver a ‘New Deal for Postmasters’, the Post Office had previously announced on 8 April that it was moving to a fully franchised network.
    Over recent weeks, the P

  • Vet warns of heat stroke risks in dogs as many owners unaware of key danger signs

    As the UK braces for another heatwave, new research from Post Office reveals a lack of awareness among dog owners when it comes to the dangers of heatstroke - with many still walking their dogs in hot weather and missing early warning signs.
    The survey of over 2,000 UK dog owners, conducted by Post Office, found that while some symptoms such as excessive panting are widely recognised (72 per ce

  • Empty Wallet Woes: Brits Caught Out at Supermarkets and Car Parks

    More than half of Brits always carry cash with them when out and about Parking the car, tipping and money for the shopping trolley are the top 3 instances where Brits have been caught out by not having cash Nearly half are more likely to pay cash at independent stores to support local businesses
    Parking the car, tipping and a pound coin for the shopping trolley are amongst the top 10 situa

  • Post Office details proposed franchise plans for seventh tranche of last remaining 108 Directly Managed Branches

    The Post Office has today (6 August) provided details on its proposed franchise plans for the seventh tranche of the last remaining 108 Directly Managed Branches which are operated by the Post Office.
    As part of its commitment to deliver a ‘New Deal for Postmasters’, the Post Office had previously announced on 8 April that it was moving to a fully franchised network.
    Over recent weeks, the P

  • Post Office details proposed franchise plans for sixth tranche of last remaining 108 Directly Managed Branches

    The Post Office has today (30 July) provided details on its proposed franchise plans for the sixth tranche of the last remaining 108 Directly Managed Branches which are operated by the Post Office.
    As part of its commitment to deliver a ‘New Deal for Postmasters’, the Post Office had previously announced on 8 April that it was moving to a fully franchised network.
    Over recent weeks, the Post

  • Post Office details proposed franchise plans for two Directly Managed Branches in partnership with Ryman

    The Post Office has today (30 July) provided details on its proposed franchise plans for two Directly Managed Branches which are operated by the Post Office.
    As part of its commitment to deliver a ‘New Deal for Postmasters’, the Post Office had previously announced on 8 April that it was moving to a fully franchised network.
    Over recent weeks, the Post Office has published the proposed detai

  • Post Office details proposed franchise plans for four Directly Managed Branches in partnership with TGJones

    The Post Office has today (30 July) provided details on its proposed franchise plans for four Directly Managed Branches which are operated by the Post Office.
    As part of its commitment to deliver a ‘New Deal for Postmasters’, the Post Office had previously announced on 8 April that it was moving to a fully franchised network.
    Over recent weeks, the Post Office has published the proposed deta

  • 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

  • Post Office publishes tender for Horizon replacement service provider


    Post Office has published a tender (21 July 2025) to find a replacement provider for the Horizon system. Through this tender Post Office will select a provider to take over the delivery of the existing Horizon system and infrastructure, and partner with them to support the future transformation.

    This work is part of the wider five-year Post Office transformation plan which will delive

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