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Generational Gap in Savings: How Brits Plan Their 2025 Finances

Generational Gap in Savings: How Brits Plan Their 2025 Finances

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

ALMOST HALF OF UK TRAVELLERS TO BOOK 2025 OVERSEAS TRIPS IN JANUARY, BUT THOUSANDS RISK RUINED HOLIDAY OVER PASSPORT VALIDITY

ALMOST HALF OF UK TRAVELLERS TO BOOK 2025 OVERSEAS TRIPS IN JANUARY, BUT THOUSANDS RISK RUINED HOLIDAY OVER PASSPORT VALIDITY

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.
However,

Time-poor Brits are terrible at life admin – with life insurance, writing wills and credit card bills all tasks we love to avoid.

Time-poor Brits are terrible at life admin – with life insurance, writing wills and credit card bills all tasks we love to avoid.

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

Post Office Reminds Public of UK Last Posting Dates for Sending Christmas Presents

Post Office Reminds Public of UK Last Posting Dates for Sending Christmas Presents

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 Last Evri Standar

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Post Office Press Office

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Press contact Please note this line is strictly for the Post Office Media enquiries, not Royal Mail enquiries. Royal Mail are responsible for the delivery of letters and parcels as well as stamps 0207 012 3456
Karim Aziz

Karim Aziz

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Press contact Senior PR & Campaigns Manager 020 7012 3456
Sheila Tapster

Sheila Tapster

Press contact Press Officer 020 7012 3456

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