Categories: Help-to-buy

Turkey is top holiday hotspot as weak lira makes Marmaris cheaper than other European family favourites

19 July 2025 08:00

Marmaris, Turkey beats Sunny Beach, Bulgaria to rate as best value in Family Holiday Report – but the two offer cheaper prices than resorts in the eurozone Prices are up in 13 of the 16 European holiday hotspots surveyed by Post Office and TUI The Algarve remains cheapest of 14 eurozone destinations but Paphos, Cyprus is closing the gap Ibiza is most expensive in the survey of resort costs and a

Post Office CEO visits staff at Milton Keynes Post Office after serious fire & temporary branch opens to serve city

18 July 2025 17:08

After a serious fire at Milton Keynes Post Office whilst the branch was open, a temporary branch has opened at Milton Keynes City Council’s offices, restoring service to the community.
Post Office Chief Executive, Neil Brocklehurst, visited the branch to show his support to the Post Office employees, after the “suspected arson attack” on the afternoon of 10 June. Staff and customers had to quic

6.44 million cash deposits at Post Office branches in June, up over 10% on last year’s figures

16 July 2025 14:51

New figures released today (16 July) show that the number of cash transactions at Post Office branches is up again against 2024 numbers.

Government to consult on the future of Post Office

14 July 2025 15:22

The Department for Business and Trade has launched a national consultation (a Green Paper) on the future of Post Office.

Post Office Chair Nigel Railton comments on Horizon IT Inquiry Volume 1 report

8 July 2025 15:05

Commenting on the Horizon IT Inquiry Volume 1 report, Post Office Chair Nigel Railton, said:
“I would like to make a clear and unequivocal apology to every single person affected by this scandal on behalf of Post Office.
"The Horizon Scandal is not one event. Lots of people made choices over two decades which caused serious harm to so many people. Post Office did not listen to postmasters

A greenhouse is an unusual location for Hopgrove Post Office and its popular postmaster marks 30 years' milestone

27 June 2025 13:42

A greenhouse is one of the most unusual places where a Post Office is based, and this month postmaster Chris Small is celebrating 30 years of running the branch.

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

25 June 2025 11:06

The Post Office has today (25 June) provided details on its proposed franchise plans for the third 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.
On Wednesday 28 May, the Po

Strength of sterling is a key holidaymaker concern as numbers of Britons heading abroad leaps for the fifth year running

21 June 2025 08:00

Two-thirds of Britons plan to holiday abroad this year despite concerns about affordability and travel costs (www.postoffice.co.uk/holidayspending) More than half will increase budgets to cut the 37% average overspend on their last trip Over three-quarters of holidaymakers worry about sterling’s value and Trump’s tariffs Britons rate Spain, Turkey and Thailand as best value – but Thai baht is on

Most popular phrases for cash revealed – including one we’ve been using for 500 years

18 June 2025 09:28

New research from Post Office has unveiled the most commonly used slang terms for money There are generational differences between the most popular sayings, with Baby Boomers using the traditional term ‘cash’ but Gen Z preferring ‘paper’ Almost three quarters (71 per cent) of Brits think cash is here to stay, believing its decline is not inevitable Cash withdrawals, deposits and balance enquiries

Delivering Inclusion: Celebrating Pride at Post Office

16 June 2025 09:57

This article originally appeared in the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport’s Focus Magazine to celebrate Pride Month in June 2025.

Almost 6.5 million cash deposits made at Post Office in May, with cash transactions up across the board on 2024 figures

12 June 2025 09:55

Figures for May 2025 show that the value and volume of transactions are up across the board on 2024 numbers as customers increasingly look to Post Office as a trusted place to deposit and withdrawal cash.

Brits Reveal Holiday Spending Disasters and the Simple Fix to Avoid Them

11 June 2025 13:00

Brits worst spending disasters include splashing out £30 on a glass of Coca-Cola in Rome and £80 on a T-shirt they thought was £10 In fact, nearly 40 per cent try to guess exchange rates in their heads, leading to budgeting slip-ups and highlighting currency confusion Post Office Travel Money Card offers travellers a simple way to track spending and convert currency to avoid any future confusion

Post Office appoints new Non-Executive Director to Board

6 June 2025 10:05

Post Office has appointed Jonathan Slater to its Board, as a Non-Executive Director.

The Adventure Gap: The Rise of the Boomerang Adventurer

6 June 2025 08:00

A quarter (25 percent) of British respondents aged 50+ say they are more adventurous now than they were in their 20s.
The UK’s over-50s are embracing adventure like never before, with new research revealing a quarter (25 percent) consider themselves more adventurous in their 50s than they were in their 20s. The rise of golden years adventure has prompted new offerings within Post Office life i

Post Office signs long-term exclusive deal with Western Union for money transfer services in branch

4 June 2025 10:34

Post Office and Western Union have today announced a long-term exclusive deal for cross-border money transfer services at Post Office branches.

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

4 June 2025 09:00

The Post Office has provided details on its proposed franchise plans for the second tranche of the last remaining 108 Directly Managed Branches which are operated by the Post Office.

Ooh la la! France is the top destination people have risked travelling to without insurance – with over half of young adults believing Europe is safe enough to travel to without cover

29 May 2025 08:00

France tops the list of countries holidaymakers surveyed have visited without travel insurance (20 percent), followed by Germany (12 percent), Spain (11 percent) and Italy (10 percent) – according to a new report.
It comes as only half of the nation (51 percent) say they would always buy travel insurance before going abroad – despite 70 percent of Brits saying they consider having no travel in

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

28 May 2025 09:00

The Post Office has provided details on its proposed franchise plans for the first tranche of the last remaining 108 Directly Managed Branches which are operated by the Post Office.

Vet vs Google: Pet owners turning to Google to diagnose pet health

23 May 2025 07:15

A new report reveals UK pet owners are increasingly anxious about their pet’s health, with over one in five (21 percent) experiencing daily worries. Research found a reliance on Google for panicking pet owners, with many turning to the internet to diagnose their pets' health concerns and to seek online pet advice (88 percent).
The survey conducted by Post Office highlights the growing concern

6.3 million cash deposits made at Post Office in April

21 May 2025 11:24

New figures released today show that 6.3 million cash deposits were made at Post Offices across the UK in April.