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<p>The Government recognises the critical role that Post Offices play in communities
and for small businesses across the UK. This is why the Government committed to safeguard
the post office network and protect existing rural services. The overall number of
post offices across the UK remains at its most stable in decades with over 11,500
branches thanks to significant Government investment of over £2 billion since 2010.</p><p>
</p><p>WHSmith have issued a profit warning in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak.
The Chancellor announced at the Budget a package of temporary, timely and targeted
measures to support businesses through this period of disruption caused by Covid-19.
Post Office Limited is in conversation with WHSmith and all other retail partners
on a regular basis including discussions around contingency planning and cost control.</p><p>
</p><p>This government will continue to monitor and communicate with Post Office Limited
as the situation with Covid-19 develops.</p>
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