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  • Mums want to be treated not tweeted this Mother’s Day

    Three quarters (74 per cent) of millennials plan to post digital dedications this Mother’s Day Physical cards still reign supreme in mum’s eyes One in six (14 per cent) admit posting cyber celebrations because they love getting likes and shares by others

    02.03.16: New research from Post Office has revealed that almost three quarters of millennials (74 per cent) plan to send their

  • UK parents spent £18billion supporting their adult children last year

    The UK’s parents and grandparents have spent £18billion in the last year supporting their adult children* and grandchildren Nearly one in five (18 per cent) parents and grandparents fully support the lifestyles of their offspring 17 per cent who provide financial support say they helped to pay off their child or grandchild’s debt A third of total savings pots are put aside specifically for t

  • Two-fifths of UK workers earned less than the average increase in a UK home’s value in the last year

    Two out of five UK workers (38 per cent) earned less than the average UK property gained in value over the last 12 months House prices increased by an average of £18,119 over the last year – 69 per cent of the average wage (£26,426) UK workers only caught up to their house’s ‘earnings’ by 4th September last year However, annual property earnings have fell by £5,800 compared with the previo

  • Post Office Money launches market-leading mortgage deals

    Post Office Money launches market leading new mortgage rates, including fee-free options

    Post Office Money has today launched a new range of market-leading fixed rate mortgages, as it continues its bid to become one of the UK’s leading financial services providers.

    The new range includes two market-leading deals:

    3 year fixed 2.24% 85% LTV (£1,495) 3 year fixed

  • Pound plunges in Europe but canny holidaymakers can still make their cash stretch further

    Pound plunges to a 13-month low against the euro but lower resort prices cushion the blow Sterling is stronger than a year ago in top long haul holiday destinations UK tourists will have 18 per cent more pesos to spend in family favourite Mexico But Japanese yen has surged in value for the first time in over two years – UK visitors will get 11.6 per cent fewer yen for their pounds

    The p

  • It’s Golden Boldies Not Golden Oldies As 55 And Overs Get Adventurous On Their Holidays

    Over a quarter of 55 and overs are more adventurous on holiday than when younger
    27 per cent have taken part in action sports like canoeing, trekking and snowboarding and a third plan to do so on future holidays
    Most of all, Golden Boldies have the cycling bug: over 1-in-10 have cycled on recent holidays and 15 per cent will do so on their next trip abroad
    Boldies’ bucket list is surprisi

  • POST OFFICE MONEY LAUNCHES ITS LOWEST PERSONAL LOAN RATES

    Instant decision personal loans from Post Office Money Rates from 4.4 per cent APR* on loans from £1,000 to £25,000 Competitive rates mark Post Office Money's intention to become one of the leading financial services providers by 2020
    Post Office Money has today launched its lowest ever personal loan rates, including 4.4 per cent APR (representative) on loans between £7,500 and £15,

  • MONDAY, 8 FEBRUARY, DUBBED “RO-MANIC MONDAY” AS NATION GOES ONLINE FOR VALENTINE’S GIFTS

    Monday 8th February when nation’s online searches for Valentine’s gifts peakMen most generous spending an average of £55 compared to women who are set to spend £25 on averageHalf of men (50 per cent) will buy gifts compared to 37 per cent of women Men most likely to be last minute lovers - one in five (22 per cent) leave it to within a couple of days of 14th to purchase presentsToday has been dub

  • 33 MILLION* UK ADULTS IMPACTED BY THEIR PARENTS’ SAVINGS HABITS

    Two-thirds (66 per cent) of people say their savings habits is impacted by their parents Nine million (18 per cent) think their parents were bad savers ..and eight per cent hold them responsible for having a negative impact on their own savings Savings begins at home: Post Office Money encourages families to talk to their children about the importance of saving
    Two-thirds of the UK (66 per

  • POST OFFICE RESULTS FOR SIX MONTHS ENDING 27 SEPTEMBER 2015

    Interim results show continuing progress in the journey towards commercial sustainability Modernisation of the network continues at pace as the Post Office improves its operating efficiency Major milestone achieved of over 3000 branches open seven days a week
    The Post Office has today published interim results for the six months of the financial year up until 27 September 2015.
    The re

  • POST OFFICE: BRANCHES PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN UK’S BANKING INFRASTRUCTURE – NOW AND IN THE FUTURE

    POST OFFICE: BRANCHES PLAY A VITAL ROLE IN UK’S BANKING INFRASTRUCTURE – NOW AND IN THE FUTURE
    New Social Market Foundation research reveals how consumers are balancing their use of technology and branch-based banking services Post Office: ‘Findings are critical for industry and policymakers in ensuring the financial needs of all are understood’
    A new study, ‘Balancing Bricks and Click

  • SUNNY FORECAST FOR HOLIDAYMAKERS AS PRICES FALL ABROAD

    Post Office® Travel Money’s 10th Holiday Money Report reveals best value hotspots (postoffice.co.uk/holidaymoneyreport)
    Prices plummet by up to 31 per cent in over half of resorts and cities worldwide 19 per cent price fall makes Portugal’s Algarve cheapest for UK tourists Cape Town powers past Bali to become best value for long haul travellers Australia, Costa Rica, Iceland, Vietnam and Per

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