#HouseofLords In debate on Barclays ending of its Post Office cash withdrawals initiated by Alan Smith, key stat emerges: there are more post offices in rural areas than branches of all banks put together.

Barclays have reversed their decision to cease allowing customers to withdraw cash at post offices. The NFSP has worked tirelessly in public and in private to help bring this about. We are delighted on behalf of subpostmasters and their customers. Full statement to follow.

As Barclays' decision over cash withdrawals from post offices has been reversed - we'd like to send a really big thank you and well done to all of you who signed our petition. Post Office News #accesstocash

£20 million increase to subpostmaster remuneration secured by the NFSP. Full statement here: nfsp.org.uk/news/view?name…

We are trying very hard to keep our #PostOffice open B&Q Help I think it so wrong that I can not purchase a sheet Acrylic Flat Glazing to protect us in which is deemed as essential service like other retailers are doing right now NFSP Post Office Nick Thomas-Symonds

Government asked to commit to extended post office subsidy bit.ly/2ZhoOJ8 #retail NFSP

NFSP: The actions of subpostmasters during lockdown spoke volumes postandparcel.info/126570/news/e-… via Post & Parcel NFSP

Post offices are what keep many isolated communities from being cut off entirely. But CitizensAdvice finds that the number of 'temporarily' closed post offices has more than doubled in the last 3 years. I say 'temporarily' because 2 in 3 stay closed for over a year.

Post offices have the potential to deliver far greater social value, but at the moment the cracks are showing in the network. In the upcoming spending review the government faces a choice - does it let post offices decline or allow them to thrive? wearecitizensadvice.org.uk/post-offices-a…

1/ Small shop owner? Here's a list of all the legislative changes so far this week that may impact you [takes a deep breath] @betterRetailing RN Retail Express

UK Citizens Advice: It’s vital the government acts now to ensure our postal system is truly universal postandparcel.info/127104/news/po… via Post & Parcel CitizensAdvice #universalpostalservice

Compelling research from CitizensAdvice shows the importance of access to post #MillionsWithoutMail

Great write up of our #MillionsWithoutMail research from Big Issue. As we enter the second wave of the pandemic, it's more important than ever that @beisgovuk set up an Address & Collect service to help homeless people access important services.

Why is PostmasterHR ideal for your Post Office? We have 20+ years HR expertise within your industry. As well as supplying all legal documents we guide you every step of the way to keep you on the right side of the law ow.ly/o3Dc50zyPEp NFSP Post Office Post Office News

Post office branches ‘drive £1.1bn of additional high street spending’ for other retailers bit.ly/2HlQ2Zq Post Office News Post Office #retail #postoffice

#PostOffices are a lifeline for local communities. Today, I presented a petition from the residents of #LinlithgowAndEastFalkirk asking the @GovUK to protect the most vulnerable in society by committing to a Post Office subsidy package for the next 3 years in its spending review.

Important analysis from Which? about the role of cash in communities and the need to make sure people can access cash where and when they need it. That can be done at all 11,500 of our branches. Around 4,000 are open weekends too bbc.co.uk/news/business-…

Great to be supported by the NFSP with my Banking Services (Post Offices) Bill. ✅ Make my Bill law! Enshrine in legislation that the banks must always offer banking services through the Post Office network and can't leave our rural communities out👍 nfsp.org.uk/news/view?name…

💷 Today I am backing Duncan Baker's Banking Services (Post Offices) Bill. ❌ More than 8m adults would struggle to cope in a cashless society. ✔ This bill aims to legislate that high street banks must offer basic banking services through the Post Office branch network.

My first 10 minute rule Bill. 👍 So important that we protect our communities, ensure the vulnerable and elderly can access basic banking services and ensure there is access to cash. My huge thanks 🙏 to the Post Office and NFSP for all your support. Amazing job you do!