Cash transactions at Post Offices exceed £3.7 billion for the first time
New figures released today reveal Post Offices handled a record £3.77 billion in cash deposits and withdrawals in July.
Post Office supports families on free school meals with Payout Vouchers scheme
The Post Office is pleased to announce the continued strong growth of its long-standing Post Office Payout voucher service
SUN SEEKING HOLIDAYMAKERS PLANNING LAST-MINUTE TRIPS ABROAD RISK GETTING CAUGHT OUT
August Bank holiday travellers urged to be aware of little-known rule around passport expiry dates
Around a third (31%) of UK residents plan to book last-minute August Bank Holiday trips abroad to get their sunshine fix after up and down summer weather
With the majority of travellers (66%) planning to go to EU destinations, a quarter (25%) are unaware of the 10-year passport rule which could
Brits are wasting millions on fees by using their bank cards on holiday
New research by Post Office reveals confusion about overseas bank charges and exchange rates
Travellers could be losing a collective £845million in fees from using their bank card abroad.
A study of 2,000 holidaymakers found 45 per cent incurred charges for using their bank card outside of the UK in the last 12 months, with the average annual bill coming in at £21.79 each. With ONS figures s
Post Office statement on BBC documentary
Commenting on the BBC documentary ‘Surviving the Post Office’ which airs on BBC 1 on 22 July 2024, a Post Office spokesperson, said:
“We are truly sorry for the suffering caused to so many people by Post Office’s past actions. We continue to learn from our mistakes and are committed to transforming today’s Post Office, rebuilding trust, and moving forward for our current postmasters and the 10
Family Holiday Report names European resorts where British holidaymakers will get more for their money
Bulgaria’s Sunny Beach has narrowly beaten Marmaris, Turkey to rate as best value for families Portugal’s Algarve remains cheapest of 14 eurozone destinations surveyed Big price variations persist across Europe with Ibiza costing twice as much as Sunny Beach But prices have risen in 12 of the 16 European holiday hotspots surveyed by Post Office and TUI Overspending is at a record high: 73% pare
After two record-breaking cash handling months at Post Offices, unseasonable weather sees small dip in June
Post Offices saw cash deposits and withdrawals total a record £3.57 billion in May, beating the previous record high set in April 2024 (£3.48 billion). In June, cash transactions totalled £3.43 billion – with unseasonable weather resulting in a dip in business cash deposits – but was still the fourth highest amount on record. Business cash deposits totalled £1.13 billion in June, down both 3.4%
RESEARCH SHOWS HOW MUCH HOTTER HOLIDAYS ARE REALLY COSTING TRAVELLERS
New Research reveals families could be spending up to £972 per degree of heat when booking their summer holidays to Florida and up to £96 for every additional degree of heat in Spain Four in 10 who are planning a holiday this year intend to go ‘out of season’ in a bid to cut down on costs Travel to destinations outside of peak weather times can save families on average £231 for each degree lower,
Portabello Road Postmaster receives royal recognition for going above and beyond to serve customers after Grenfell Tower Disaster
Kings’ Birthday Honours recognition for Portobello Road Postmaster, Sellathurai Chandrakumar,for services to the community Will receive British Empire Medal Went above and beyond for his community after the Grenfell Tower disaster Stayed open daily to distribute emergency funds Chose not to have a day off for a full month to meet the needs of the community Soon to retire after 18 years serv
Trewoon Postmistress receives Royal recognition for always going the extra mile for her Cornish village including organising big celebrations
Kings’ Birthday Honours recognition for Trewoon Postmistress, Sally Bourton,for services to the community
Will receive British Empire Medal
At the heart of her Cornish community
Co-ordinated volunteers during Covid and found ways to lift spirits
Organised big celebrations for the Platinum Jubilee and the Coronation
Fundraises for many good causes
Long-serving Trewoon Postmistress Sally Bou
St Minver postmistress receives royal recognition for over 50 years of service to Cornish community
Kings’ Birthday Honours recognition for St Minver Post Office postmistress, Maureen Rickard, for services to the community
Receives British Empire Medal
Has served her community for more than 50 years
Community fundraised to relocate her branch
Postmistress kept branch open throughout pandemic
St Minver postmistress Maureen Rickard has been recognised by the King for services to her rural Co
Penllergaer Postmaster is at the heart of his Swansea village
Kings’ Birthday Honours recognition for Penllergaer Postmaster, Matthew Tyrrell,for services to the community
Will receive British Empire Medal
Kind-hearted to those in need
· Supports local sports clubs and community organisations with sports kit and equipment as well as raffle prizes
· Goes above and beyond for his village near Swansea
Penllergaer Postmaster, Matthew Tyre
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