FORGOTTEN HISTORY: The post office | History Defined

Mel B ‘heartbroken’ by Windrush scandal victims’ fight for justice

Public figures back commissioner’s call for government commitment to funding legal support for those affected

The Guardian - UK · 4h ago

Milestone banking hub to give ‘crucial access to cash and face-to-face banking’

The 250th banking hub is opening in Chepstow.

Evening Standard · Sep 18

Post Office To Shut 52 Branches as Hundreds of Jobs and Local Services Face Cuts

Fifty-two UK post offices are closing due to declining use and rising costs, affecting jobs and communities. Solutions like community hubs are proposed to mitigate the impact.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24

Fujitsu chair resigns after ‘woman-related inappropriate conduct’

Japanese technology company at centre of Post Office IT scandal is negotiating settlement with UK government over faulty software

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16

King Charles ‘upset’ about Post Office scandal as oldest victim receives honour

She also asked the Prime Minister to resolve the scandal ‘as quickly as you can’

The Independent UK · Jun 2

King as upset about Horizon scandal as we are, says ‘oldest’ victim, aged 93

Betty Brown, thought to be the oldest victim of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal, was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).

Evening Standard · Jun 2

Inquiry into Post Office Horizon scandal faces five-year delay without extra funding

Police officer in charge says budget could reach £19.3m and nearly 100 more investigators are needed

The Guardian - UK · May 26

Rs 15 lakh investment in Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS): What monthly income can you earn for 5 years?

Low-risk investors can earn a fixed monthly income of Rs 9,250 from a Rs 15 lakh deposit in a joint Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS) account. This government-backed scheme offers an annual interest rate of 7.4% for a 5-year tenure. While interest is taxable as per income slab, no…

The Economic Times · May 21

Fears of ‘postal deserts’ as owner of former WH Smith stores puts counters under threat

Exclusive: Contract changes mean Post Office outlets inside TG Jones stores would be easier to close, with up to 60 possibly affected

The Guardian - UK · May 15

Post Office handles ‘record-breaking’ 39.8m cash transactions in first quarter

A particularly strong March performance was driven by households preparing for Easter and the school break, the Post Office said.

Evening Standard · Apr 27