<p>The Government protects the post office network by setting minimum access criteria to ensure that 99% of the UK population lives within three miles of a post office.<strong> </strong>These criteria ensure that however the network changes, services remain within local reach of all citizens.</p><p> </p><p>​Post Office continue to ensure that at least the three core services of mails, cash and basic banking, and bill payments are provided within a reasonable distance for customers as defined by the Government-set Access Criteria. This ensures that these services remain easily accessible to all customers.<strong> </strong></p>