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Post Office response to proposed changes to postal service announced by Ofcom

Post Office response to proposed changes to postal service announced by Ofcom

Commenting on proposed changes to the postal service announced by Ofcom today (30 January), a Post Office spokesperson said:
“We acknowledge that the change in business and consumer behaviour with less letters being sent, is driving the need for reform of the Universal Postal Service. However, the changes proposed in Ofcom’s consultation significantly reduce Royal Mail’s performance obligations

Generational Gap in Savings: How Brits Plan Their 2025 Finances

Generational Gap in Savings: How Brits Plan Their 2025 Finances

New research reveals the top five financial resolutions for 2025, from budgeting to saving for a dream holiday One third of Brits feel inspired to save money this year 17% of young people plan to save £10,000 in 2025 Those aged 16-34 were most likely to feel inspired to save money
76% of Brits have set financial wellbeing goals for 2025, new research has revealed. A study conducted by Po

ALMOST HALF OF UK TRAVELLERS TO BOOK 2025 OVERSEAS TRIPS IN JANUARY, BUT THOUSANDS RISK RUINED HOLIDAY OVER PASSPORT VALIDITY

ALMOST HALF OF UK TRAVELLERS TO BOOK 2025 OVERSEAS TRIPS IN JANUARY, BUT THOUSANDS RISK RUINED HOLIDAY OVER PASSPORT VALIDITY

15thJanuary 2025, London, UK – January is set to be a bustling month for holiday planners, as new research from Post Office reveals that nearly half of UK passport holders who are planning on travelling abroad (48%)*1are aiming to book their 2025 holiday abroad in January. Of those planning on booking trips abroad for February Half term holidays, 74% are considering booking in January.
However,

Time-poor Brits are terrible at life admin – with life insurance, writing wills and credit card bills all tasks we love to avoid.

Time-poor Brits are terrible at life admin – with life insurance, writing wills and credit card bills all tasks we love to avoid.

The new Post Office study found that life insurance takes the average Brit over 10 months to sort out – with just over a third saying it was on their to-do-list for one to two years
Britain has been revealed to be a time poor nation which is terrible at getting life admin done.
Almost two thirds (63 percent) say that they feel ‘weighed down’ by their to-do lists and 50 percent have delayed

Post Office Reminds Public of UK Last Posting Dates for Sending Christmas Presents

Post Office Reminds Public of UK Last Posting Dates for Sending Christmas Presents

Almost 9 in 10 Brits are unaware of their last chance to send Christmas presents.
It’s not too late to visit your local Post Office, Postmasters across the UK are ready to help send parcels in time for Christmas.
Last Parcelforce express48 date: Thursday 19th December Last Royal Mail 1st Class date: Friday 20th December Last Royal Mail Tracked 48 date: Friday 20thDecember Last Evri Standar

Clean sweep for Italian ski resorts in new Post Office report: Bardonecchia and Passo Tonale are best value for adult and child skiers

Clean sweep for Italian ski resorts in new Post Office report: Bardonecchia and Passo Tonale are best value for adult and child skiers

18th annual comparison of European ski resorts (www.postoffice.co.uk/skireport2025) finds that Italy outperforms all other countries to offer lowest prices for British skiers Bardonecchia retains its place as best value for adults, while cost-conscious families will get the lowest prices in Passo Tonale, where there are ‘kids go free’ ski kit deals Norway, Andorra and Spain offer lower prices tha

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