More than a third of post offices operating inside TG Jones stores will close by early 2027, raising concerns about access to postal services in town and city centres across Britain.
TG Jones is a high street chain formerly branded as WH Smith. According to Post Office records analysed by The Guardian, 36 branches have closed so far this year, with a further 34 set to close by early 2027.
The closures risk turning some town centres into what observers describe as "postal deserts". The pace of closures within the TG Jones estate suggests a significant contraction in post office availability, particularly in retail locations that traditionally served as access points for postal services.
The Guardian did not provide details about the total number of post offices in TG Jones stores before the closures began, making it unclear whether the stated closure rate of more than one-third reflects the full scope of the contraction. The source material does not specify reasons for the closures or whether Post Office leadership has made public statements about the situation.