- Over three million prefer me-cations to holidaying with partners, friends or family
- New study finds men more likely to travel solo than women
- One in five UK citizens in their forties and fifties opt to go it alone
In sickness and in health, for better or for worse, ‘til death do us part, it appears nothing can tear a couple apart... except perhaps a holiday, according to a recent st
- 75 per cent of adults aged 18-64 now plan "have a go" active holidays
- Rally car driving heads list of 27 activities UK adults want to try on holiday - and is the top choice for over 55s too
- High-adrenaline sports like water skiing, white water rafting, paragliding and snowboarding have greatest appeal
- People are prepared to pay up to £126 to try sky diving
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- The strikes are called in Crown branches which make up only three per cent of Post Office's around 11,800 branch network
- 97 per cent of branches will be unaffected
- Post Office will continue plans to transform Crown Network to keep its branches on high streets across UK
- 70 branches proposed to be partnered with retailers will provide a new modern branch with same Post Office produc
- Prospective second time buyer will wait 14 years before moving on from their first home.
- Second-time buyers must now wait 15 years longer than in the 60s to move up the property ladder.
- The average age of a second-time buyer is now 42, reveals Post Office’s Step-Up report.
Those currently living in their first home took their first step onto the property ladder at the age of 28, but
- Drop & Go offers a fast-track postage service as research reveals a third of adults sell items on eBay
The Post Office has today announced the national roll-out of its Drop & Go service, which offers business customers and internet power sellers a fast track pre-paid card service when sending mail at over 10,000 branches.
Drop & Go has been launched in response to the ever-grow
- 63 per cent of motorists driving a hire car in Europe risk charges for holiday crashes.
- Drivers without excess waiver insurance could pay up to £1,186 if they have an accident or the car is stolen – according to
- Post Office® Car Rental Report.
- Rental cost doubles when extras are added in Spanish destinations.
- European extras cheapest in the Marmaris region of Turkey.
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- Study finds 21st century tourists are more adventurous, enlightened and spontaneous compared to their 1980s counterparts.
- When abroad, 66 per cent are now more courageous with local cuisines.
- 34 per cent of UK holidaymakers now attempt to learn the language before going away on holiday.
The stereotype of the loud, sun-burnt UK holidaymaker gagging for a fry-up and getting disgruntl
- The Post Office today (2nd August 2013) delivered its first set of results operating as an independent business.
The Post Office today (2nd August 2013) delivered its first set of results operating as an independent business. In a challenging economic climate, the Post Office has reported good progress during the 2012-13 financial year, with strong growth in Financial Services, Mails and Tele
- European resort costs fall - according to Post Office® Family Holiday Report.
- Research shows kids have the upper hand: 1-in-5 parents let them pick destination while 45 per cent choose beach holidays to keep kids happy.
- Families budget to spend over £200 more abroad than on a UK holiday.
- But they still overspend their budget by more than 10 per cent.
- Prices cheape
- New study uncovers UK's latest trends including bronzed boys, cinematic sightseers and Twitter-mad tourist.
- Locations of Sex and the City, The Hobbit and The Hangover inspire the most trips.
- 39 per cent of modern men go on holiday solely in search of a sun tan.
- One third of holidaymakers fake smiles on Facebook to spark envy among friends at home.
Research into the holiday habi
- 1.65m tourists waste over £18 million a year buying currency at UK airports
- Airports in the Midlands and North of England offer the worst deals
- 44 per cent of holidaymakers admit overspending by an average of £177
- 30 per cent incurred bank charges to get extra cash from an ATM while abroad
Sterling’s slide against the euro and other currencies already means
- Opportunity for public to have their say on new Post Office projects that benefit community.
- Local Post Office's can apply for funds of up to £10K
A competition launched today by Communities Minister Don Foster asks the public to suggest projects their local post office could start up to benefit the community, including mentoring for business start-ups, digital access and training,
