UK Post Office Faces Major Branch Closures And Job Cuts Fears grow as 115 branches are at risk of closure, impacting thousands of jobs and local servicesThe UK Post Office is set to undergo significant changes, with plans to close 115 branches and cut more than 1,000 jobs as part of a sweeping transformation strategy. Under the proposed changes, the majority of the closures will affect Crown Post Offices, which are directly owned and operated by the Post Office rather than sub-postmasters. Many postal branches serve as lifelines for pensioners and vulnerable residents who may be left isolated without local postal services. This shift could see the Post Office effectively outsourcing its traditional crown operations, leading to widespread changes across its service delivery framework. It’s clear from this outcry, the Post Office is not just about postal services but about people’s connections and communities.

Source: Daily Mirror November 13, 2024 16:35 UTC