Referral of the proposed network subsidy to Post Office Limited by the Department for Business and Trade

The Subsidy Advice Unit (SAU) will evaluate DBT's proposed Network Subsidy to POL for the period of Financial Year 2025 to 2026, amounting to up to £83 million. The subsidy aims to support the continued delivery of Services of Public and Economic Interest (SPEI) across the UK, with a focus on maintaining a network of at least 11,500 branches and ensuring universal access to basic cash and banking facilities. The SAU's report will assess DBT's compliance with subsidy control requirements, considering POL's operational costs and the subsidy's ringfencing for SPEI delivery. Third parties can submit comments within the specified deadline. Compliance considerations include maintaining confidentiality and consent to share submissions with DBT.