All the same, the process has introduced more transparency and discipline, and has helped to prepare the way for further reform: the privatisation of the whole post office, which is due to begin next year.

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Meanwhile Jersey Post is working with the Association of Jersey Charities to run a charity Christmas card shop at Broad Street Post Office from next Monday until Saturday 17 December.

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