NatWest, RBS and Ulster Bank to close at least 172 branches in 2023/24 – here's the full list, plus alternatives Some letterboxes have a brush inside, which serves a dual purpose. Not only does the brush prevent draughts from circulating your home, but also means people can’t see into your property. If thieves can’t see anything worth stealing, the chances are they will look elsewhere. Autumn Statement: State pension confirmed to rise by 8.5% from April 2024 – while some benefits will go up by 6.7% Martin Lewis: What the Autumn Statement means for you – including wages, benefits, pensions, ISAs, housing, national insurance and more Place the interior plate over the internal letterbox opening and connect both plates using the knobs and spacers selected in Step 2. Loosely screw the handwheels into place so that both plates are held together. Installation Step 5

NatWest, Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) and Ulster Bank, which are all part of the NatWest Group, will now shut at least 172 of their bank branches in 2023 and 2024. You might prefer the idea of installing an entirely new letterbox, as opposed to upgrading an existing one. In this case, the old letterbox will need to be removed to make way for your replacement. Be sure to choose one that is fully weather sealed and fitted with brushes —and make sure it fits the existing opening perfectly. The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has today (Wednesday 22 November) announced a range of tax, benefits and savings measures. We round up the key announcements and what they mean for you. The nation’s burglars are in search of new methods to break into your home – and this includes using your letterbox. The bad news is that it’s no longer a case of them using a fishing rod to steal your keys, as their techniques are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Many thieves are opportunistic, which is why you need to make your property seem as unappealing as possible. They’re much more likely to choose a home that seems like an easy target. Don’t leave gardening equipment or anything else in sight that might encourage a passer-by to try gaining access to your home through the letterbox.The magnetic letterbox draught excluder from Magflap is easy to fit and stops heat loss. (Image credit: Magflap) 3. Fit a new letterbox Both employees and self-employed workers will pay less in National Insurance from next year, Chancellor Jeremy Hunt has announced in today's Autumn Statement. Whether you’re looking for a single post box or communal letterboxes for flats, Letterbox4you can help. All of our post boxes for sale are high-quality products, designed and made in Europe by specialist manufacturers. Our post box range includes through the wall, gate mounted, and wall mounted models. Some people choose to get rid of their letterbox altogether, which undoubtedly has its benefits. This will give one less way of being able to gain access to your property, and you’ll still be able to receive your post. Standalone mail boxes are a popular alternative, much in the same way as you see in American TV shows! Keep keys out of the way Our Europe manufacturers include established brands like Allux and Alubox. Their external letterboxes are put through rigorous testing before being brought to market.

Make sure you buy a letterbox that is either the same size (you can fit it inside the same hole in your door) or if you buy a larger one, bear in mind that you will need to cut a bigger hole in your door. 4. Fit a wall-mounted letterbox Autumn Statement: Workers to pay less in national insurance – but rate cuts don't offset the freezing of personal tax thresholds Martin Lewis: What the Autumn Statement means for you – including wages, benefits, pensions, ISAs, national insurance and more Place the exterior plate into the external letterbox aperture (so the protruding section is facing inwards). The foam gasket can then be fitted over the protruding section as this will help to hold the plate in place when fitting the interior plate. Installation Step 4