Post Office anticipates that Monday 20 December will be busiest day of year in Post Office branches
Post Office share top tips to ensure Brits are well prepared ahead of posting to avoid Christmas disappointment
Brits hoping to avoid the seasonal rush are in luck as new Post Office figures have today revealed the peak posting day for festive shoppers in the run up to Christmas.
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Post Offices in November handled over £3 billion in cash deposits and withdrawals, the highest amount for a single month in its 360-year history.
Post Office is supporting people who may face poverty this winter by donating 1p to the Trussell Trust for every cash withdrawal made over the counter in any of its 11,500 branches
The Court of Appeal today formally overturned seven convictions in appeals uncontested by Post Office. The cases, from between 2008 and 2013, relate to convictions in Crown Courts in which Post Office acted as prosecutor. Applications for permission to appeal were made to the Court of Appeal earlier this year.
The Court will provide written Judgment at a later date.
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Southwark Crown Court today (18 November 2021) formally acquitted six former postmasters, in appeals uncontested by Post Office. The cases from 2001 -2012 were referred by the Criminal Cases Review Commission (CCRC) and relate to convictions in Magistrates’ Courts in which Post Office acted as prosecutor.
A Post Office spokesperson said:
“Post Office is extremely sorry for historical failu
New Post Office research shows an uplift in Christmas spirit as Brits are encouraged to ‘post early’ to avoid disappointment.
Around two-thirds of Brits have started Christmas shopping
Feelings of Christmas cheer increase 50% on last year
Brits are more than twice as likely to enjoy Christmas shopping than find it stressful
Jo Hemmings, Behavourial Psychologist, shares top tips on Christmas sh
Commenting on Sir Wyn Williams’ statement following response to request for waiver of Legal Professional Privilege, a Post Office spokesperson said:
"Following the request by the Inquiry Chairman Post Office has agreed to waive relevant legal privilege for the purpose of the Inquiry to over 20 years of documentation reflecting our desire to assist the Inquiry in obtaining the information necess
Post Office today announces that sales of travel insurance have surpassed pre-pandemic levels for the first time since the pandemic began.
Two-thirds of UK consumers are concerned about increased energy prices finds a new Post Office poll.
Post Offices in October handled almost £3 billion in cash deposits and withdrawals continuing the strong performance seen in September.
The first Post Office Holiday Money Index of 2021 reveals pent-up demand for trips to the USA, which reopens to UK tourists from 8thNovember. Post Office Travel Money reports that US dollar sales surged by 142 per cent year-on-year in September and October. Although the biggest year-on-year sales increase of 3,009 per cent has been for the Icelandic krona, a host of winter sun holiday resorts now
Dom Delivers is a fascinating and entertaining new BBC1 daytime programme about logistics, with one episode highlighting Post Office’s crucial role in the journey of cash.
