3,000 more post offices could be forced to close as crucial contract comes up for review
                   
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dailymail.co.uk     11-May-2008            

Comments The Post Office may be forced to close a further 3,000 branches if it loses a crucial contract for paying pensions and benefits, it was claimed yesterday. The warning, from the National Federation of Sub-Postmasters, will be another blow to millions whose local... [read full story]                    


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