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Post Office statement on ‘Capture’

Post Office statement on ‘Capture’

Following a newspaper report in the i newspaper, first published online on 17 January 2024, and subsequent reports featuring the stories of former Postmasters that used Capture, Post Office can today (7 February) provide an initial update on its investigation.
A Post Office spokesperson said:
“We take very seriously any concerns raised about cases from before the Horizon system was first rol

Convictions overturned at Court Of Appeal

Convictions overturned at Court Of Appeal

Three convictions in cases prosecuted by Post Office were overturned at the Court of Appeal today (1 February 2024), following appeals lodged within the past two weeks.
A Post Office spokesperson said:
“We are deeply sorry for past wrongs. We’re doing our utmost to ensure any injustices are put right as swiftly as possible and full, fair compensation paid.
“We continue with extensive work

Post Offices see record cash withdrawal figures in December

Post Offices see record cash withdrawal figures in December

Post Offices saw a record £930 million in personal cash withdrawals over the counter in December. Post Offices saw all time record for personal cash withdrawals on a single day - Friday 22 December - with £62.4 million taken out over the counter Figure beats previous record from Christmas 2022 by over £10 million when £51.5 million was withdrawn over the counter (Friday 23 December 2022). In tota

POST OFFICE WARNS OF FINAL POSTING DATES… AND THE WANE OF ‘HAPPY CHRISTMAS’

POST OFFICE WARNS OF FINAL POSTING DATES… AND THE WANE OF ‘HAPPY CHRISTMAS’

‘Happy Christmas’ is going out of fashion, but ‘Merry Christmas’ is still a firm favourite according to new research on the nation’s card-writing etiquette.
Around four in 10 won’t finish their Christmas shopping until at least the week before Christmas. ‘Glad Tidings’ teeters on extinction, but the future is bright for ‘Happy Holidays’ in a major shift in the nation’s Christmas greetings ha

Italy topples Bulgaria to offer lower ski resort prices, but new options led by Jahorina may prove best value for families

Italy topples Bulgaria to offer lower ski resort prices, but new options led by Jahorina may prove best value for families

Bardonecchia beats Borovets to top the best value adult skiing chart in Post Office cost comparison of 36 European ski resorts (www.postoffice.co.uk/skireport2024) New introduction Jahorina (Bosnia & Herzegovina) is cheapest ski resort for families Ski Resort Report 2024 finds that prices are down in over a quarter of adult resorts and more than half of the family resorts surveyed
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POST OFFICE PREDICTS PEAK POSTING DAY AHEAD OF CHRISTMAS

POST OFFICE PREDICTS PEAK POSTING DAY AHEAD OF CHRISTMAS

New research reveals 15% have missed a present arriving on Christmas Day due to posting late
Monday 11th December is predicted to be the busiest day in Post Office branches Cash still plays an important role in Christmas gift shopping, with 38% still opting to buy Christmas gifts with cash Post Office shares top tips to ensure people are well prepared ahead of posting to avoid Christmas disap

Personal cash withdrawals up 7% month-on-month in November

Personal cash withdrawals up 7% month-on-month in November

Post Offices saw the highest amount of personal cash withdrawals all year in November. £878 million in cash was withdrawn from Post Offices 11,500 branches, up 7% month-on-month (£821 million, October 2023) and up 5% year-on-year (£836 million, November 2022). Personal and business cash deposits totalled £2.4 billion in November. This was down 1.9% month-on-month (£2.44 billion, October 2023) and

POST OFFICE URGES PEOPLE TO POST EARLY AS IT FORECASTS THE BUSIEST DAY IN BRANCH

POST OFFICE URGES PEOPLE TO POST EARLY AS IT FORECASTS THE BUSIEST DAY IN BRANCH

Post Office urges the nation to post before Monday 11 December as it releases its annual Christmas survey results

One in five are shopping earlier this year, with 37 percent saying it saves money. A third will talk to their kids about the importance of budgeting ahead of Christmas. Christmas dinner is the last thing people would forgo to save money this Christmas. Two in five Gen Zs will

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