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Milestone banking hub to give ‘crucial access to cash and face-to-face banking’

The 250th banking hub is opening in Chepstow.

Evening Standard · Sep 18

Reinventing India Post

With a noticeable surge in revenue, India Post is broadening through innovative partnerships. The integration of financial and citizen services into a unified platform has marked a significant shift. Post offices are evolving into modern service hubs, seamlessly blending physical presence with digital convenience, establishing a trustworthy phygital experience.

The Economic Times · Sep 16

Will fixed deposit interest rates go up in October as inflation rises?

Recent data reveals a rise in Consumer Price Index inflation, now at 4.8 percent, spurring predictions of possible interest rate hikes by the Reserve Bank of India. This inflation surge is pressuring banks to elevate fixed deposit interest rates amidst fierce competition from government securities and appealing returns from small…

The Economic Times · Sep 15

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Trump’s attempted crackdown on mail-in voting – here’s what to know

President and allies have tried to ram through changes to the US voting system, but his efforts are being challenged

The Guardian - US · Sep 13

‘The more famous I got, the bigger my beehive got’: how Mari Wilson made Just What I Always Wanted

‘I was trying to bring back some glamour. The backcombed hair was like architecture really. It took more than 45 minutes to style’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 7

The other Post Office scandal: how organised crime launders money on the high street

The long read: Hundreds of millions of pounds of dirty money are being deposited at post offices every year. So why are the police reluctant to investigate the scale of the problem?

The Guardian - UK · Aug 25

Post Office To Shut 52 Branches as Hundreds of Jobs and Local Services Face Cuts

Fifty-two UK post offices are closing due to declining use and rising costs, affecting jobs and communities. Solutions like community hubs are proposed to mitigate the impact.

International Business Times UK · Aug 24

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UK orders reviews of franchising sector after Vodafone allegations

Two studies will be used to shape government policy amid claims about a former franchisee who took his own life

The Guardian - UK · Aug 23

Scottish island's only Post Office forced to close after 'large sum of cash' stolen

A Scottish island's only Post Office has been forced to close after a 'large sum of cash' was stolen

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8

Heatwaves and sports events drive record demand for cash on high streets

Business cash deposits reached their highest level on record, up by almost £69 million year on year, the Post Office said.

The Independent UK · Jul 30

East London post office closure sends residents reeling

Over 1,600 people have signed the petition to reopen Broadway Market Post Office amid an alleged dispute between the beloved operators and their landlord

Evening Standard · Jul 27

Why the Hillsborough Law has finally been passed, 37 years on

A new law created in the wake of the Hillsborough disaster, which aims to prevent state cover-ups, has finally passed through the UK’s House of Commons.

The Conversation · Jul 17

Vodafone settles legal claim brought by 62 former franchisees after Guardian investigation

Agreement, without admission of liability, ends 19-month high court dispute that small-business owners said left them with large debts

The Guardian - UK · Jul 16

SCSS vs MIS: Which offers higher interest on a Rs 5 lakh investment?

Senior Citizens Savings Scheme offers a higher interest rate than the Post Office Monthly Income Scheme. An investment of five lakh rupees in SCSS yields approximately forty-one thousand rupees annually. The Post Office Monthly Income Scheme provides nearly thirty-seven thousand rupees in annual interest. SCSS offers tax benefits on principal…

The Economic Times · Jul 10

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The Economic Times · Jun 30

Has government changed PPF, NSC, SCSS and other small savings interest rates for July-September 2026 quarter?

Small savings scheme interest rates: The Finance Ministry has kept interest rates on all small savings schemes unchanged for the July–September 2026 quarter. Rates remain 8.2% for SCSS and Sukanya Samriddhi, 7.7% for NSC, 7.5% for Kisan Vikas Patra and 5-year deposits, 7.1% for PPF, and 4% for Post Office…

International Business Times UK · Jun 30

Will Your Local Morrisons Close? 100+ Morrisons Daily Stores Shutting Down in the Coming Months

Morrisons Daily plans to close over 100 stores due to financial losses, impacting hundreds of jobs. The closures follow Lidl surpassing Morrisons as the UK's fifth-largest grocer.

The Economic Times · Jun 24

Post office customers can now do paperless transactions at branch offices with Aadhaar e-KYC

The Department of Posts has introduced Aadhaar-based e-KYC at Branch Post Offices, enabling eligible Post Office Savings Account, RD and SSY customers to make paperless deposits up to Rs 50,000 and savings account withdrawals up to Rs 20,000. Aadhaar-authenticated transactions can now be done at any branch, while mobile-linked accounts…

The Guardian - UK · Jun 19

MPs urge Fujitsu to make ‘immediate’ payment to Post Office Horizon victims

Liam Byrne, who chairs Commons business committee, says too many operators are still waiting for redress

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Evening Standard · Jun 18

Ministers must clear Horizon shortfall claims by end of the year, says committee

The business and trade select committee has also urged Fujitsu to make an interim payment ‘immediately’ to support affected sub-postmasters.

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16

Fujitsu chair resigns after ‘woman-related inappropriate conduct’

Japanese technology company at centre of Post Office IT scandal is negotiating settlement with UK government over faulty software

The Economic Times · Jun 16

Rs 25,000 monthly investment in 5-year RD: Check maturity in SBI, PNB, post office, HDFC Bank and other recurring deposits

Recurring Deposits offer a safe way to build savings with fixed monthly investments. Investors can choose between banks and post offices for their RD accounts. Interest rates vary, with post offices offering a competitive 6.7% for a five-year tenure. Banks also provide attractive rates for similar periods. Maturity amounts depend…

The Economic Times · Jun 12

PPF, SCSS and NSC have outperformed equity in last 2 years, but should you write off equities?

Small savings schemes vs Nifty indices: While equities have shown muted returns recently, small savings schemes have offered stable returns of up to 8.2%. Despite short-term volatility in indices like Nifty 100 and Nifty Midcap 150, small savings schemes provide a reliable option for conservative investors. Equities, however, offer superior…

The Independent UK · Jun 2

King Charles ‘upset’ about Post Office scandal as oldest victim receives honour

She also asked the Prime Minister to resolve the scandal ‘as quickly as you can’

Evening Standard · Jun 2

King as upset about Horizon scandal as we are, says ‘oldest’ victim, aged 93

Betty Brown, thought to be the oldest victim of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal, was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).

The Economic Times · Jun 2

Rs 10,000 monthly investment in post office RD vs SBI RD: Where will you get higher maturity amount in 5 years?

Investing Rs 10,000 monthly in a Post Office Recurring Deposit for five years yields a higher maturity amount than an SBI RD. The Post Office RD offers an estimated Rs 7.14 lakh, while SBI RD provides Rs 7.02 lakh. This difference means an investor earns approximately Rs 12,244 more with…

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