NFSP Financial Statements - year ending 30 September 2020
Ahead of the NFSP's AGM on 9 May 2021, our financial statements for the year ending 30 September 2020 can be downloaded HERE. Details of how to attend the AGM on 9 May will be shared wit...
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WATCH NOW - Postmaster NED election hustings
WATCH NOW - Postmaster NED election hustings On Tuesday evening (23 March) the NFSP held a hustings for the current Postmaster NED election.The event was hosted by NFSP Chair Tim Boothman and all six...
May 2021 Local Elections
Last month, the government announced that May’s local elections will be going ahead as planned despite the pandemic, this includes those postponed in 2020. Due to the number of people shielding...
Banking Services (Post Offices) Bill well received
The NFSP recently worked alongside Duncan Baker MP on the Banking Services (Post Offices) Bill, which was presented to Parliament on 2 March 2021. The Bill seeks to ensure that banks are required to o...
Increase to contactless payment limit
Following the Government’s recent spring budget statement, the legal limit for contactless payments is set to increase from £45 to £100 per transaction. This will allow individuals t...
Postmaster NED election hustings
Post Office Ltd (PO) recently announced the final six candidates for the new Postmaster Non-Executive Director roles. The NFSP welcomes these new roles, and feels it is important that the subpostmast...
WhatsApp's new privacy terms - how do they affect NFSP group chats?
WhatsApp has recently updated its Privacy Policy. Understandably, many NFSP members have asked how this affects the NFSP's group chats. We have collected some key information on the new policy....
Dealing with abuse and aggressive behaviour
Over January and February, there has been an increase in abuse/aggressive behaviour from post office customers – with the average number of weekly incidents reaching almost double the average...
POST OFFICE HORIZON INQUIRY: HOW TO TAKE PART
The Post Office Horizon Inquiry wants to hear from current and former subpostmasters and there are a number of ways to take part. Submit a written response – deadline 23 February The Inq...
Stopping the slide into a cashless society
The NFSP fully welcomes the Banking Services (Post Offices) Bill that is going to be presented by Duncan Baker MP on 2 March 2021. The Bill will ensure that banking institutions are mandated to mainta...
ELECTION OF NON-EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS 2021-2024
The NFSP is seeking nominations for members to serve on its Board of Non-Executive Directors. Regional elections are to be held in the Midland, North West, London, South East and South West regions.&...
Postal Affairs Minister extends thanks to subpostmasters
Postal Affairs Minister Paul Scully has written to all subpostmasters and their staff to thank them for their efforts during the pandemic. In a letter dated 15 January, Minister Scully told subpostma...
Applications open for new PO Non-Executive Director roles
On Monday 4 January Post Office Ltd (PO) CEO Nick Read announced that applications are now open for two subpostmasters to become Non-Executive Directors on PO’s Board. Applications will be ope...
Looking after your mental health this Christmas
Amongst all the tinsel and present wrapping, we often forget that Christmas can be a difficult time for many – it can bring memories of lost loved ones and feelings of loneliness, but this yea...
Second Mails Distribution Agreement reached between PO and RM
The NFSP welcomes this morning’s announcement of the new agreement between Royal Mail (RM) and Post Office Ltd (PO), due to commence on 29 March 2021. The post office network has a long-stand...
Horizon IT dispute - six convictions overturned
Six subpostmasters have had their convictions reversed after being wrongly accused of theft/fraud due to errors within the Horizon IT system.The acquittals were delivered at a hearing on Friday 11 D...
Free legal and wellbeing services now available
As a member of the NFSP, you can now benefit from two additional support services, completely free of charge. Available today, you have access to legal advice and a wide range of 'wellbe...
Post offices are the 'access to cash' solution
The NFSP has responded to HM Treasury’s ‘Access to Cash: call for evidence’ which sets out the Government’s aims for protecting access to cash throughout the UK. Responses wer...
Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry - register your interest to attend public hearing session
The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry, which aims to explore the implementation and failings of the Horizon IT computer system over its lifetime, will be holding public hearing sessions in two stages o...
Updating your Christmas opening times
Due to the expected increase in the use of mails services this year, post office customers are being encouraged to post their Christmas presents as early as possible. It is therefore more important...