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One In Five Motorists Have Been Driven By Someone Who Was Over The Limit

One In Five Motorists Have Been Driven By Someone Who Was Over The Limit



- One in ten motorists think drink-driving should always result in a prison sentence



While they might not have been behind the wheel themselves, 18 per cent of UK drivers have knowingly put themselves in danger over the festive season by getting into a car with someone who was over the limit, reveals the latest Safety on Wheels Report from Post Office Motor Insurance[i].

25 local Post Office branches awarded funding for community projects

25 local Post Office branches awarded funding for community projects



- 25 Post Office branches across England chosen as recipients of a grant worth up to £10,000
- Recipients won funding as part of the Community Enterprise Fund
- Projects will support for their outstanding plans to support local people and businesses and to tackle isolation amongst the elderly



25 Post Office branches across England were today chosen as recipients o

Ski Resorts In Italy And Austria Close The Price Gap On Eastern Europe As Ski Season Gets Underway

Ski Resorts In Italy And Austria Close The Price Gap On Eastern Europe As Ski Season Gets Underway





- Austria and Italy look good value for 2013 taking seven of top 12 places in the latest Post Office® Travel Money Ski Resort Report (www.postoffice.co.uk/skireport2013)
- Bansko and Kranjska Gora remain cheapest but Livigno is challenging hard in third place
- 13 per cent price fall helps Zermatt overtake Courchevel, St Anton and Wengen in world-class resorts catego

Post Office results for the six months ended 29 September 2013

Post Office results for the six months ended 29 September 2013

- Interim results follow launch of strategic plan, 'Securing the Future'
- Strategy of modernization, growth and customer excellence key to accelerating growth
- Financial Services and Telecoms revenue increases year on year
- Challenging six months but cautious optimism

The Post Office has today announced interim results for the six months up until 29 September. This follows the a

Post Office Shakes Up The Mortgage Market With New Market Leading Deals

Post Office Shakes Up The Mortgage Market With New Market Leading Deals



- New two-year fixed rate deals climb straight to the top of the best buy tables
- New 90% LTV deals ideal for First-Time Buyers (FTBs)



Post Office has launched a range of new market leading mortgage deals, reinforcing its position as one of the most competitive providers in the market. All new mortgages will be available to customers from today.
Today’s new deals

2020 Strategy - Securing the Future

2020 Strategy - Securing the Future



We launched our 2020 Strategy on Thursday 27 November which outlines how we are securing the future of the Post Office.


- We are changing to meet customer demand and growing the business with longer openings hours, increased range of competitive products and more modern environments.​
- We are committed to a network of over 11,500 branches, keeping them at the heart of c

Post Office 2020 Strategy – Securing the Future

Post Office 2020 Strategy – Securing the Future



- We are changing to meet customer demand and growing the business with longer openings hours, increased range of competitive products and more modern environments.
- We are committed to a network of over 11,500 branches, keeping them at the heart of communities and on high streets across the UK.
- We will provide more support for crucial community branches, with £20m dedicated

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Capitalise on Christmas Shopping Savings Stateside

Capitalise on Christmas Shopping Savings Stateside

- Shopping Stateside shaves up to 50 per cent off London gift prices
- New York and Boston shops are cheaper than London as sterling strengthens
- Post Office® Christmas Shopping Guide finds 10 ‘must-have’ gifts that fit within the £390 duty free allowance: www.postoffice.co.uk/shoppingguide2013

As the pound edges up in value against the US dollar after a year in the doldrums, Christm

Post Office in Numbers

Post Office in Numbers

- The Post Office is a commercial business with a public purpose. Our branches sit at the heart of communities across the UK. We employ almost 8,000 people and work closely with thousands more across our network.
- The Post Office is focused on growing as a business and modernising its network, complemented by a growing digital presence.
- Our aim is to provide customers with the things that

Network Transformation Programme

Network Transformation Programme

- We are moderninsing Post Office branches as part of our network transformation programme


We are the Post Office and there is no-one like us. From travel insurance to tax for the car, passports to postage, licences to life insurance, the Post Office network is serving communities across the UK. We have a network of over 11,500 branches across the UK and every one of our branches is

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