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Early warnings of Post Office scandal dismissed by Government in 2009, inquiry hears

Lord Arbuthnot raised concerns that postmasters may have been accused of fraud in December 2009

Evening Standard

Post Office has run out of road thanks to an honest, stubborn man

Even the judge at the Horizon inquiry seemed impressed as the Alan Bates entered the room to recount his experience with the Post Office

The Guardian - UK

Alan Bates tells Post Office inquiry ministers tried to sabotage his claim

Campaigner at forefront of fight for justice over faulty Horizon system says government should have been involved far earlier

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Alan Bates: Post Office is 'atrocious dead duck' which should be sold to Amazon

Mr Bates said he first identified problems with the Horizon IT system in late 2000

Evening Standard

Tuesday briefing: What to expect from the next phase of the Post Office inquiry

In today’s newsletter: As Alan Bates prepares to speak on the devastating impact on thousands of former post office operators, we look at where the public inquiry into the Horizon scandal goes from here

The Guardian - UK

Post Office minister says people responsible for Horizon scandal 'should go to jail'

Kevin Hollinrake joined dozens of sub-postmasters in the village where Alan Bates began his campaign for justice 15 years ago for a special BBC Breakfast broadcast

Evening Standard

Post Office minister: people responsible for the Horizon scandal ‘should go to jail’ – as it happened

Kevin Hollinrake has said in his view ‘people should be prosecuted’

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Speed up Windrush compensation payments, say victims and campaigners

Five years after scheme’s launch, one victim’s daughter describes how father died before receiving payout

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Royal Mail proposes cut to second class post in order to save first class deliveries

The cost cutting plans would save up to £300million a year

Evening Standard

How is this David Tennant’s first ever nomination? The rights and wrongs of the TV Baftas shortlist

From a long overdue nod for the Good Omens star to high praise for a Netflix show that deserves ‘bad content’ awards for its writing – here are the highs and lows of this year’s picks

The Guardian - UK

Ministers introduce bill to quash convictions of Horizon scandal victims

Unprecedented bill aimed to be passed in summer will exonerate hundreds of post office operators in England and Wales

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Wronged UK Postmasters To Have Convictions Quashed

Hundreds of UK subpostmasters wrongly prosecuted for dishonesty due to a faulty software scandal will have their convictions automatically quashed, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's office said on Wednesday.

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Ministers to quash convictions of hundreds of post office operators

Legislation will overturn convictions of theft, fraud and false accounting during Horizon scandal

The Guardian - UK

Post Office ‘unfit’ to run compensation scheme for Horizon victims, MPs say

Just 20% of compensation has been paid, finds Commons committee, which says government should set legally binding timeframes

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Many victims of Post Office scandal risk missing out on payouts, MPs warn

About 250 people in England and Wales and dozens in Scotland have yet to come forward

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It’s Kemi Badenoch v the Post Office, the show where ministers sweep everything under the carpet

Whatever the truth in the latest ‘he said, she said’ row, one thing’s clear: the government has no intention of tackling this institutional rot, says barrister Sam Fowles

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Horizon scandal victim uses Brits appearance to urge faster compensation

Jo Hamilton presented a music award alongside Monica Dolan, who portrayed her in Mr Bates vs The Post Office

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Former Post Office chair claims he is victim of ‘smear campaign’ led by Kemi Badenoch

Henry Staunton stands by his allegations against the government and turns on Post Office CEO in dramatic day of evidence to MPs

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Tory MPs have Badenoch’s back as they slog it out with former Post Office chair

Henry Staunton refuses to back down as he gives evidence to the business select committee

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Alan Bates sees ‘no end’ to Post Office scandal as payout targets missed

Campaigner says he personally rejected ‘cruel’ compensation offer as government admits it is still failing to act fast enough

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‘Toxic culture of disbelief’ persists at top of Post Office, MPs told

Committee releases minutes of board meeting before appearance by former Post Office chair Henry Staunton

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Post Office said last month it stands by most Horizon convictions

Letter shows Post Office told ministers it would oppose attempts to overturn 369 prosecutions

The Guardian - UK

Ministers to press ahead with legislation to exonerate Post Office Horizon victims

Plan comes despite judiciary’s alternative proposal amid concerns about parliament overturning court decisions

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ITV announces drama on contaminated blood scandal after Post Office series success

Peter Moffat will write show about what is considered one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in NHS history

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Justin Welby: church should have asked more questions about ex-Post Office boss

Archbishop says C of E failed to challenge involvement of Paula Vennells’ in church bodies in light of Horizon scandal

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