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postcode

[pohst-kohd] / ˈpoʊstˌkoʊd /
NOUN
postal code
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NOUN
ZIP code
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He said it would also help to put an end to "the confusing and unjust postcode lottery caused by different rules in different areas".

From BBC Aug. 18, 2026

Haigh said: "These new rules will ensure the £90 billion that is spent each year through government contracts supports British jobs, skills and people in every postcode."

From BBC Aug. 5, 2026

FSB policy chief Tina McKenzie, said the plans were encouraging and fix the damage caused by past business rates decisions which are "holding back small business growth and jobs in every postcode".

From BBC Jul. 23, 2026

In his first speech as Labour leader, he will also say that the Labour government will be "focused on driving growth in every postcode and returning power to communities" when he becomes prime minister.

From BBC Jul. 16, 2026

On Yahoo’s front page there are news stories, tailored to your postcode or whatever—God only knows how they know my postcode, but they do.

From "The Girl on the Train" by Paula Hawkins

Neither of Scotland's two BBC matches - against Haiti and Brazil - made the top five most-watched group-stage games among English postcodes.

From BBC Jul. 9, 2026

It's not due to their salary, but their postcodes.

From BBC May 5, 2026

Analysis from flatshare website Spareroom found that only five London postcodes still have sub-£800 average room rents, down from 81 postcodes in 2020.

From BBC Apr. 19, 2026

The Birmingham postcodes which account for the five hot spots are B25, B18, B66, B21 and B35.

From BBC Apr. 17, 2026

It said 14 postcodes were still affected around the East Grinstead, Frant and Tunbridge Wells areas.

From BBC Jan. 12, 2026




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