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Staycation Nation: New Guide Reveals the Best UK Destinations for Nightlife, Families, Nature and Beaches

Staycation Nation: New Guide Reveals the Best UK Destinations for Nightlife, Families, Nature and Beaches

Just over eight in 10 (81 percent[1]) Brits have opted for a UK staycation over a trip abroad at least once in their lives, with millennials[2](87 percent) and couples (85 percent) leading the trend. Regional pride runs deep—every part of the UK favours its own as the best staycation destination, especially in Scotland (67 percent), Northern Ireland (60 percent), and Wales (61 percent). Nearly ha

Men make twice as much as women from selling clothes and goods online

Men make twice as much as women from selling clothes and goods online

Men outsell women when it comes to selling clothes and goods online, as new research finds men make over £600 a year more than women when they sell clothes online or other goods, with the average male seller making £1,047 per year, compared to £424 made by the average female seller.
The study conducted by the Post Office found the UK is a nation of unintentional side hustlers, as a new study r

Cash deposits and withdrawals total £3.3 billion at Post Offices

Cash deposits and withdrawals total £3.3 billion at Post Offices

New figures released today (24 March) reveal that Post Offices handled £3.3 billion in February.
January and February are traditionally quieter months for cash transactions at Post Offices following the Christmas high and February being a short month.
In February, personal cash deposits totalled £1.43 billion, down 8.9% month-on-month (£1.57 billion, January 2025) but up 11% year-on-year (£

Revealed: destinations offering the best value worldwide

Revealed: destinations offering the best value worldwide

Annual Post Office Holiday Money Report names the best holiday hotspots for bargain hunters (www.postoffice.co.uk/holidaymoneyreport)
Strong sterling set to play a pivotal part in destination choice as 19th Holiday Money Report reveals strong demand for holidays abroad: 3-in-5 Britons plan trips and 44% have booked Portugal’s Algarve tops chart of 47 destinations for the first time in nine

Bella, Buddy, and Max are some of the nation’s top pet names – as Bristol, Edinburgh and Manchester emerge as the UK’s pet capitals

Bella, Buddy, and Max are some of the nation’s top pet names – as Bristol, Edinburgh and Manchester emerge as the UK’s pet capitals

The new Post Office Pet Study found pet owners consider the most expensive breeds to be German Shepherds, Bernese Mountain Dogs and Bulldogs.
Pet ownership is on the rise with the new study finding that 67 percent of the nation now owns a pet – with almost six in 10 (59 percent) saying that companionship is the main reason for getting one.
Dogs come out on top as the nation's favourite pets

Post Office response to proposed changes to postal service announced by Ofcom

Post Office response to proposed changes to postal service announced by Ofcom

Commenting on proposed changes to the postal service announced by Ofcom today (30 January), a Post Office spokesperson said:
“We acknowledge that the change in business and consumer behaviour with less letters being sent, is driving the need for reform of the Universal Postal Service. However, the changes proposed in Ofcom’s consultation significantly reduce Royal Mail’s performance obligations

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,

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