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SAVING FOR A SUNNY DAY: A third of Brits are saving for life’s pleasures instead of rainy days

SAVING FOR A SUNNY DAY: A third of Brits are saving for life’s pleasures instead of rainy days

Attitudes towards savings are shifting, with 30% finding saving money more exciting than it was five years ago. Nearly a third of Brits (29%) feel that saving for a "rainy day" is outdated, preferring to save for enjoyable experiences like holidays, new gadgets, or shopping. More than a third of Brits adopt a "you can't take it with you" approach, preferring to spend their money while they can.

Cash transactions at Post Offices show sustained strong demand for cash throughout summer months

Cash transactions at Post Offices show sustained strong demand for cash throughout summer months

Post Offices handled £3.64bn in cash deposits and withdrawals in August Across the UK, there was a strong year-on-year increase in business and personal cash deposits Personal cash deposits across the UK exceeded £1.52bn, a 13.74% year-on-year increase, whilst business cash deposits exceeded £1.18bn across the UK, a 3.86% increase year-on-year Wales experienced a particularly strong level of

After two record-breaking cash handling months at Post Offices, unseasonable weather sees small dip in June

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%

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taken out over the counter Figure beats previous record from Christmas 2022 by over £10 million when £51.5 million was withdrawn over the counter (Friday 23 December 2022).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 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

Business Cash deposits up over 3% month-on-month in October

Business Cash deposits up over 3% month-on-month in October

Business cash deposits totalled £1.12 billion in October, up 3.3% month-on-month (£1.09 billion, September 2023) Personal cash deposits and withdrawals were relatively flat month-on-month with £1.32 billion deposited by personal customers (+0.8% month-on-month) and £821 million withdrawn (+0.5% month-on-month) In total, £3.3 billion worth of cash was deposited and withdrawn over the counter at Po

Cash deposits in September dip 3% month-on-month

Cash deposits in September dip 3% month-on-month

Business and personal cash deposits totalled £2.4 billion in September, down 3% month-on-month (£2.47 billion, August 2023) Cash transactions such as withdrawals and deposits at Post Offices totalled £3.25 billion in September, down month-on-month (£3.34 billion, August 2023) Personal cash withdrawals totalled £818 million in September, down 2% month-on-month (£834 million, August 2023). Cash wit

Post Office launch as BBC Children in Need’s Official Cash Partner

Post Office launch as BBC Children in Need’s Official Cash Partner

Post Office collected £871,521.60 for BBC Children in Need in the year to 30 June 2023 Over 7,500 individual donations through almost 3,000 branches 95% of donations received (£828,689.15) were in cash, highlighting the vital role cash plays in supporting charities and good causes Almost 25% of the Post Office network received donations for BBC Children in Need Customers can donate to BBC Childr

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