More than a third of post offices in TG Jones stores to close by early 2027
Union warns of 'postal deserts' as 70 branches shut in high street chain's restructuring
More than a third of post offices located within the TG Jones high street chain, formerly known as WH Smith, are set to close by early 2027, according to Post Office records analysed by the Guardian. The closures have sparked warnings from the Communication Workers Union (CWU) that towns and city centres risk becoming 'postal deserts' as the network shrinks.