Luke Pollard MP for Plymouth Sutton and Devonport “cut the ribbon” at the official opening of Stoke Post Office at new premises – Premier, Kwik Shop, 112 Albert Road, Stoke, Plymouth, PL2 1AF
The new Post Office Pet Study found pet owners consider the most expensive breeds to be German Shepherds, Bernese Mountain Dogs and Bulldogs.
Pet ownership is on the rise with the new study finding that 67 percent of the nation now owns a pet – with almost six in 10 (59 percent) saying that companionship is the main reason for getting one.
Dogs come out on top as the nation's favourite pets
Post Office’s new Consultative Council has met for the first time
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
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
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.
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New figures reveal that for the first time on record, cash withdrawals at Post Offices exceeded £1 billion in a single month.
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
Over £3.7 million in cash was withdrawn or deposited over the counter at 1,300 Post Office branches that were open on Christmas Day.
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
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The Post Office has announced a new initiative to centralise and simplify access to wellbeing resources for Postmasters, responding to the unique challenges and pressures they face in today’s retail landscape.
The Post Office has accelerated the delivery of its first additional remuneration payment to postmasters with a £20 million boost to postmasters pay packets in December.
