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Over 1.7 Million Young People Admit They're Financially Illiterate

Over 1.7 Million Young People Admit They're Financially Illiterate

- 33% of young people across the UK believe they don’t have a strong grasp of financial terminology, compared to just 13% of those aged over 55
- One in three say they are embarrassed by their lack of money knowledge and one in five have bought a financial product recently without fully understanding it
- Over four out of ten (41%) wish more information and advice was available to improve th

Post Office Re-Enters Buy To Let Market

Post Office Re-Enters Buy To Let Market



- Post Office Mortgages continues to grow with the launch of competitive fixed rate Buy to let deals from February 14th 2014



Post Office, along with its financial services partner, Bank of Ireland, has today announced the launch of a series of Buy to Let mortgage deals, cementing its position as one of the leading challengers to traditional high street mortgage lenders.<

Upwardly Mobile And Willing To Sacrifice - The Young Home Buyers Of Today

Upwardly Mobile And Willing To Sacrifice - The Young Home Buyers Of Today



- Return to optimism for first-time buyers; 36 per cent are looking to buy
- Over half are willing to give up their weekend social life to save for a deposit


Over a third of non-homeowners aged 18-34 (36 per cent) 1 are hoping to get on the property ladder in the immediate future and are making big sacrifices to do so, according to the third annual Post Office House Buyin

Post Office Joins Help To Buy

Post Office Joins Help To Buy



- Number of Mortgage Specialists in branch increases to 100




Post Office is pleased to announce its intention to join the government’s Help to Buy Scheme with its financial services partner, Bank of Ireland UK, further developing its place as a leading challenger to traditional high street mortgage lenders.
Since launching mortgages in 2009 the Post Offic

Post Office Relaunches Its Popular Online Bond

Post Office Relaunches Its Popular Online Bond



- 18 per cent of drivers who have driven over the limit over the festive period have done so on Christmas Day

As this year’s festivities peak later this week, Post Office Car Insurance urges drivers to think twice before taking to the roads after a drink or two. Research from its latest Safety on Wheels Report[i],reveals that during the three-days of Christmas[ii], one in five d

Post Office results for the six months ended 29 September 2013

Post Office results for the six months ended 29 September 2013

- Interim results follow launch of strategic plan, 'Securing the Future'
- Strategy of modernization, growth and customer excellence key to accelerating growth
- Financial Services and Telecoms revenue increases year on year
- Challenging six months but cautious optimism

The Post Office has today announced interim results for the six months up until 29 September. This follows the a

Post Office Shakes Up The Mortgage Market With New Market Leading Deals

Post Office Shakes Up The Mortgage Market With New Market Leading Deals



- New two-year fixed rate deals climb straight to the top of the best buy tables
- New 90% LTV deals ideal for First-Time Buyers (FTBs)



Post Office has launched a range of new market leading mortgage deals, reinforcing its position as one of the most competitive providers in the market. All new mortgages will be available to customers from today.
Today’s new deals

2020 Strategy - Securing the Future

2020 Strategy - Securing the Future



We launched our 2020 Strategy on Thursday 27 November which outlines how we are securing the future of the Post Office.


- We are changing to meet customer demand and growing the business with longer openings hours, increased range of competitive products and more modern environments.​
- We are committed to a network of over 11,500 branches, keeping them at the heart of c

Post Office in Numbers

Post Office in Numbers

- The Post Office is a commercial business with a public purpose. Our branches sit at the heart of communities across the UK. We employ almost 8,000 people and work closely with thousands more across our network.
- The Post Office is focused on growing as a business and modernising its network, complemented by a growing digital presence.
- Our aim is to provide customers with the things that

Network Transformation Programme

Network Transformation Programme

- We are moderninsing Post Office branches as part of our network transformation programme


We are the Post Office and there is no-one like us. From travel insurance to tax for the car, passports to postage, licences to life insurance, the Post Office network is serving communities across the UK. We have a network of over 11,500 branches across the UK and every one of our branches is

It's all eyes on the clocks as Porthcawl Post Office unveils new look and opening hours

It's all eyes on the clocks as Porthcawl Post Office unveils new look and opening hours

- Rt. Hon. Carwyn Jones AM officially opens Porthcawl Post Office, Spar Store, 66 John Street, Porthcawl CF36 3BD on Friday, 22 November at 11am
- New Main style Post Office branch introduced
- Longer opening hours – 07:00 until 23:00 hours Monday to Saturday, and 08:00 – 22:00 on Sunday
- Financial Services private consultation area
- Full range of Post Office® services available

Time to Sell: Average UK Property now sells 11 days faster than last year

Time to Sell: Average UK Property now sells 11 days faster than last year

- The North-South property market divide is showing signs of dissolving as the Northern property markets heat up

- The average time it takes to sell a property in the UK is currently 58 days – 11 days less than the same period last year
- Liverpool and Southend-on-Sea properties spend the least amount of time on the market (beating London) with Hull and Leicester being the slowest perf

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