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Government Response to Green Paper on the Future of the Post Office
25 February 2026
Type
Written Ministerial Statement
Department
Department for Business and Trade
At a Glance
Issue Summary
The statement addresses the Government's response to the consultation on the future of the Post Office, aiming to secure a modern, trusted, and financially resilient network.
Action Requested
The Government will retain the minimum network size of 11,500 branches, introduce a requirement for at least 50% of branches to be full-time, full-service, provide up to £663.4 million in funding over three years, and continue working on various initiatives such as modernising branches and enhancing banking services.
Key Facts
- Government received contributions from more than two and a half thousand people during the consultation.
- The minimum network size will be retained at 11,500 branches with at least 50% being full-time, full-service branches.
- Up to £663.4 million in funding is planned over three years: up to £180 million for network subsidy and up to £483.4 million for transformation.
- The Remediation Unit will receive up to £37.4 million for redress to postmasters affected by the Horizon IT system.
- Up to £104 million is planned to cover IR35 tax liability funding.
- Government plans to establish a cross-government group to improve government services access via the Post Office.
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