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Parcels being sent to the EU countries must have custom declaration form attached warns Post Office

Parcels being sent to the EU countries must have custom declaration form attached warns Post Office

From Tuesday 29 December anyone posting a parcel to an EU country must attach a customs declaration form to their parcel in order for it to be sent New requirement, following UK exit from Customs Union, applies to anyone posting a parcel from England, Scotland or Wales to an EU country. Does not apply to anyone posting from Northern Ireland Around 45% of the total international parc

Holiday Money Index reveals that demand for holiday money is recovering post-lockdown, while sterling is up against all key currencies

Holiday Money Index reveals that demand for holiday money is recovering post-lockdown, while sterling is up against all key currencies

In its first Holiday Money Index of 2020 measuring exchange rate movements and foreign currency sales, Post Office Travel Money reports that demand for holiday money in July showed a positive recovery trend after the prolonged slump during lockdown. At the same time, sterling has held its value and is now worth more against all major holiday currencies than in August 2019.
In particular, the U

Holiday Money Index reveals strong demand for Caribbean and South American currencies as winter sun season gets underway

Holiday Money Index reveals strong demand for Caribbean and South American currencies as winter sun season gets underway

Holiday Money Index reveals strong demand for Caribbean and South American currencies as winter sun season gets underway
Post Office Travel Money’s latest Holiday Money Index covering foreign currency sales from 1st January to 30th September 2019 confirms a strong appetite for overseas travel even though ongoing volatility in currency markets is having a daily impact on the value of sterling as

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