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The Latest Breaking News from Alan Cook

Paula Vennells ‘likely’ signed off on £300,000 trial bill over £25,000 shortfall

Former managing director Alan Cook said Ms Vennells was likely the ‘designated authority’ to give the go-ahead.

Evening Standard

Post office operators may prosecute to hold officials to account, says Alan Bates

Campaigner demands clarity from Horizon IT inquiry that those responsible for wrongful convictions will face justice

The Guardian - UK

Ex-Post Office boss wrote of ‘subbies with hand in the till’, inquiry hears

Alan Cook says he will regret the ‘inappropriate’ expression used in 2009 email for the rest of his life

The Guardian - UK

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Former Royal Mail chief exec says he ‘was not aware’ group’s lawyers were prosecuting post office operators – as it happened

Adam Crozier tells Horizon IT scandal inquiry that he was unaware lawyers within the group conducted prosecutions

The Guardian - UK

LV= boss to step down seven months after failed Bain Capital sale

Mark Hartigan's departure comes after he faced calls to quit following the botched £530m deal

Birmingham Post

Historics thrill as EnduroKa 24-hour proves a hit

Machines from yesteryear were in action at Cadwell Park and Brands Hatch last weekend, courtesy of the Historic Sports Car Club and Classic Sports Car Club. Meanwhile, the inaugural 24-hour EnduroKa race took place at the picturesque Anglesey Circuit.

Autosport

Airdrie 1, Peterhead 1: Diamonds set club record as they go into play-off crunch

Ian Murray's side weren't at their best against Peterhead, but the result will be all that matters

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LV= starts boardroom rebuild after Bain deal failure

Insurance company LV= has moved to shore up its board in the wake of the failed sale to private equity group Bain Capital and confirmed that one of the architects of the botched attempt, chairman Alan Cook, has stepped down.

Evening Standard

LV= chairman to step down after failure of sale to US firm

Alan Cook and other board members to leave after heavy criticism over demutualisation plan

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