1. Department: Nonfood

Post Office Cash Tracker – October: Cash withdrawals up 12% YoY

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New figures reveal cash withdrawals at Post Offices dipped 1% in October with £777 million withdrawn over the counter at its 11,500 branches. Personal cash withdrawals in October were up over 12% year-on-year and come as the Post Office recently announced its renewed partnership with the Trussell Trust. From November, Post Office will again donate …

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