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UK parents to spend £135 million on baby's first Christmas

UK parents to spend £135 million on baby's first Christmas

- Parents spend an average of £166 on each child under one year this festive season
- But over half of parents think it’s unnecessary for others to splash out on their newborn
- Almost one fifth of parents exchange gifts and spend the money on themselves
- Thirty-two per cent of parents prefer to receive a contribution to a savings account in place of material gifts

As we approac

Post Office seeks new agencies for PR roster

Post Office seeks new agencies for PR roster

- Over 37 million plan a ‘Big Night In’ for New Year’s[i] – over one million more[ii] than in 2012
- Over six million[iii] people avoid parties altogether and plan to stay in alone 
- Revellers tighten their purse strings and plan to spend £9 less than last year
- Party hosts beware – the average cost of damage comes to £82
The Post Office has announced it is seeking new PR agencies to

Post Office launches new card payment service for SMEs

Post Office launches new card payment service for SMEs

- New card payments service for small businesses – for online, in-store and on the move
- Over 40 per cent of small businesses visit the Post Office every week
Today the Post Office has launched a new card payment service to help sole traders and small businesses accept card payments from their customers.
With an unrivalled network of around 11,700 branches, the Post Office serves almost

Sir Anthony Hooper appointed as independent chair of working group overseeing initial mediation scheme for Subpostmasters

Sir Anthony Hooper appointed as independent chair of working group overseeing initial mediation scheme for Subpostmasters

- Appointment part of Post Office’s commitment to addressing concerns raised by subpostmasters
- Initial Mediation Scheme created to review cases
Post Office has announced that Sir Anthony Hooper has been appointed as Independent Chair of the Working Group overseeing the Initial Mediation Scheme established to address the concerns raised by some subpostmasters regarding the organisation’s Ho

Post Office storm advice for homeowners

Post Office storm advice for homeowners

- Following the disruption caused across the country by today’s storm, Post Office Insurance is on hand to help homeowners who have been impacted
Following the disruption caused across the country by today’s storm, Post Office Insurance is on hand to help homeowners who have been impacted. Existinginsurance customers affected by the storms can contact the Post Office on 0845 073 1005 for assist

zzzzzoned out: 3.7 million drivers admit dozing off behind the wheel

zzzzzoned out: 3.7 million drivers admit dozing off behind the wheel

- Men are almost twice as likely to nod off while driving than women
- Almost a third of drivers who have fallen asleep did so while on a motorway
- Half of drivers admit to driving while tired and not concentrating
One in five drivers (3.7 million drivers or 19 per cent1) admit to dozing off behind the wheel – with men almost twice as likely (25 per cent) than women (13 per cent), reveal

Family half term holiday homework will pay off

Family half term holiday homework will pay off

- The Costa del Sol is best bet for a half term holiday with low resort costs and the cheapest family  packages
- Sterling buys £27 fewer euro than last year on a £500 exchange but families planning a trip to    Turkey will get £35 more holiday cash
Families hoping to escape the UK this half term and swap the autumn for a sunshine break will need to do their homework to secure the best value

Post Office offers table topping rates on Premier Cash ISA and Reward Saver

Post Office offers table topping rates on Premier Cash ISA and Reward Saver

- Increased rates on Premier Cash ISA to 1.80% tax-free†/AER* variable
- Reward Saver interest rate increases from 1.50% to 1.60% gross/AER* variable
The Post Office continues to provide some of the best savings rates on the market with table topping increases to its Premier Cash ISA rate of 1.80% tax-free†/AER* variable and Reward Saver rate of 1.60%gross^/AER* variable.The new rates will b

The Post Office welcomes WHSmith as proposed retail partner for 16 crown branches and announces next step in £70M high street branches investment programme

The Post Office welcomes WHSmith as proposed retail partner for 16 crown branches and announces next step in £70M high street branches investment programme



- £70m investment being made in 300 Crown branches in town and city centres
- Over 40 Crown branches to be modernised by Christmas 2013
- Nine branches already modernised.
- WHSmith confirmed as proposed partner for 16 branches


The Post Office has today announced the next steps of its transformation plans and its proposals to modernise 300 Crown Post Office branches

Post Office reduces mortgage rates

Post Office reduces mortgage rates

- Post Office mortgage rate reductions set to shake-up the market
- New four year deals climb straight to the top of the best buy tables
- 90% LTV deals ideal for First Time Buyers (FTBs)
Post Office has cut rates across its range of mortgages, cementing its position as one of the most competitive providers in the market. These new products will be available to customers from Monday 7th O

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