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<p>The Government understands the important role post offices play in communities
across the country, especially in the more remote, rural areas. This is why in our
manifesto we committed to secure the future of 3,000 rural post offices.</p><p> </p><p>Thanks
to Government investment the UK’s network of 11,600 branches is at its most stable
in decades, with over 98% of the UK population in rural areas within 3 miles of a
post office. The investment is offering real improvements to customers, including
an extra 200,000 opening hours every week and over 4,200 post offices open on a Sunday.</p><p>
</p><p>The Government’s recent consultation will help us understand what the public
and businesses expect from the Post Office and to understand more fully what subsidy
is needed and what it should be used for.</p><p> </p>
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