Cash deposits up almost 50% at Post Offices compared to last year when country was in lockdown
Cash deposits at Post Offices were up almost 50% in January compared with a year ago.
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Revealed: Two in five Brits forced to make impossible decisions between buying food and paying other household bills
In the last year, 38% of people have had to make the decision between buying food versus other household bills such as heating 38% of Brits have reduced spending on either food, essential household items or utilities in the last 3 months - and 75% of these people have done so as a result of the increased cost of living 76% of people who reduced their spending on food and essentials are also wor
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Post Offices roll out new 50p coin, marking Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee
Post Offices across the UK are rolling out the new 50p coin from today (7 February), marking Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
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Post Office announces continued ‘lifeline’ for businesses and communities that rely on cash with new banking agreement
Post Office has today announced that it has secured the continuation of an agreement to handle bank account cash deposits and withdrawals for a further three years – ensuring a continued ‘lifeline’ for the millions of people and small businesses nationwide that rely on cash.
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Good news for skiers: prices have fallen downhill as the full range of European ski resorts reopen to British visitors
Prices have fallen in two-thirds of the ski resorts surveyed for the Ski Resort Report (www.postoffice.co.uk/skireport2022) but costs vary by hundreds of pounds Bulgarian resorts are again cheapest, while Swiss ones remain the priciest Italy’s Bardonecchia is the best value in the Eurozone
Following France’s decision to reopen its borders to British tourists, ski enthusiasts now have a ful -
HISTORICAL CONVICTIONS
The Post Office has today, Friday 28 January 2022, formally responded to the Court of Appeal regarding three cases seeking permission to appeal convictions in Post Office prosecutions.
Post Office is opposing the applications in two cases and in the other is seeking further guidance from the Court as there is currently insufficient material to assist the Court as to whether or not the reliabil -
Post Office statement in response to Citizens Advice report
A Post Office spokesperson said:
“Post Office does not accept that this report accurately reflects our network of 11,500 Post Offices that has been stable for a decade. Whilst banks and traditional retailers have reduced their presence on the high street and in towns and villages, Post Office is sustaining and strengthening its network across the UK. In 2019 alone, Post Office opened over 200 -
Post Office ‘Payout’ voucher service provides vulnerable customers with cash to use to heat their homes this Winter
Post Office is urging the UK Government, local councils and energy companies to make use of its ‘Payout’ voucher service that enables customers to redeem Warm Home Discounts or receive other cash grants at their local branch.
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Post Office appoints new Non-Executive Director to Board
Post Office has appointed to its Board a new Non-Executive Director, Brian Gaunt.
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Post Office Christmas Trading Statement
Post Office today reports its key trading figures for the peak Christmas period from 29 November to 26 December 2021.
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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.
A Post Office spokesper
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