All Post Office articles – Page 7
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NewsPost Office stamp selling shortfall scheme created
The Post Office has identified issues when it comes to selling stamps and has set up a shortfall programme to offer redress to subpostmasters affected.
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NewsDeadline approaching for Horizon Post Office Historical Shortfall Scheme closure
Postmasters who experienced shortfalls related to Post Office computer system Horizon have a month left to apply to the claims scheme.
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NewsCrowdfunding scheme set up to support PO Horizon victims
A crowdfunding campaign has been launched to help postmasters wrongfully convicted as a result of the Post Office Horizon accounting scandal take their cases to the Court of Appeal.
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NewsPost Office launches shortfall compensation scheme for former Horizon postmasters
The Post Office today (1 May 2020) announced the launch of a claims scheme for current and former postmasters who believe they have experienced shortfalls related to previous versions of its epos system Horizon.
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NewsCoronavirus: New Post Office partnership delivers cash to vulnerable customers
The Post Office has launched a new cash delivery service to ensure that vulnerable people who are unable to leave their homes because of the risk of infection, can still access their cash.
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NewsCoronavirus: Post Office enables wider access to cash across network
The Post Office is making two of its access to cash products available to all banks, meaning self-isolating or vulnerable people can collect cash from all branches through a friend, relative or carer.
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News‘Post Office in a Box’ concept trialled to ensure community presence
A new ‘Post Office in a Box’ concept is being trialled by the Post Office in five locations across the UK, with the aim of ensuring its services are made available where there is an “urgent need”.
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NewsHorizon litigation concludes after subpostmasters’ High Court victory
The High Court has ruled in favour of subpostmasters in the second Horizon trial, just days after the Post Office agreed a £57.75m settlement with the 500-plus claimants over failures in the IT accounting system.
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NewsPost Office agrees settlement with subpostmasters over Horizon case
The Post Office has agreed a settlement with subpostmasters over the long-running Horizon litigation following several days of “ultimately successful mediation”.
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NewsMajority of UK adults plan to use cash for Christmas gifts and treats
Six in 10 people (59%) who celebrate Christmas are likely to us cash when purchasing gifts or treats over the festive period, according to new research underlining the importance of access to cash.
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NewsSubpostmasters receive court boost in Post Office Horizon trial
More than 500 subpostmasters who are suing the Post Office for alleged shortcomings in its Horizon IT accounting system have received a boost in the court proceedings.
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NewsPost Office and Payzone networks in exclusive British Gas bill payments deal
Payzone Bill Payments Limited, part of Post Office Group, is to become the exclusive bill payments provider for British Gas.
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NewsPost Office announces 10% increase in subpostmaster remuneration
Subpostmasters will receive a 10% increase in remuneration for providing Post Office services in 2020/21, the Post Office has announced following a six-month review.
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NewsCross-party MPs demand greater support for subpostmasters
MPs have called on the government and the Post Office to take in to account the “vital social role that subpostmasters are fulfilling” when reviewing their remuneration.
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NewsBarclays reverses decision to end Post Office cash withdrawals
Barclays has reversed its decision to end customer cash withdrawals from post offices following a public and political backlash to the move.
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NewsPetition urging Barclays to reverse PO decision gains momentum amid backlash
More than 18,000 people have signed a petition urging Barclays to reverse its decision to end cash withdrawals at post offices from January 2020, amid a growing backlash against the bank’s move.
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NewsSubpostmasters' petition urges Barclays to reverse Post Office withdrawal decision
Nearly 4,000 people have already signed a petition launched by the National Federation of Subpostmasters (NFSP) urging Barclays to reverse its decision to end cash withdrawals at post offices from January 2020.
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NewsBarclays under fire for ending cash withdrawals at post offices
Barclays has come under fire from MPs and consumer groups for moving to end cash withdrawals from post offices.
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NewsPost Office says stores will benefit from new banking agreement
The Post Office’s new Banking Framework agreement with 28 UK banks will make it more profitable for retailers to open an in-store post office, according to its director of banking services.
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NewsFormer Nisa boss Nick Read appointed Post Office chief executive
The Post Office has appointed former Nisa boss Nick Read as group chief executive.