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Post Office failed to train Horizon investigators properly, says criminal expert

Inquiry hears policies did not ensure fair trial of branch operators accused of wrongdoing

The Guardian - UK

Lawyer had ‘nothing to hide’ despite advising ‘throwing money’ at subpostmasters

The Independent UK

Post Office knew legal case was likely to bankrupt Horizon IT victim, lawyer says

Inquiry into scandal told company wanted to use Lee Castleton’s case to dissuade others from pursuing claims

The Guardian - UK

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What is the Post Office scandal? Victims' convictions to be quashed

New legislation means all wrongly convicted post office workers will be exonerated and will be in line for substantial compensation

Evening Standard

Wrongly convicted Horizon scandal postmasters offered £600,000 to settle claims

The Government said 86 convictions have been overturned and £21 million has been paid in compensation.

Evening Standard

Post Office: Horizon scandal victims to receive £600,000 compensation each

Workers whose wrongful convictions for theft and false accounting have been overturned to receive payment from government

The Guardian - UK

Man moves from Florida to take over world’s oldest post office

The post office in Sanquhar, Dumfries and Galloway, opened in 1712.

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'So proud': Scottish couple take over historic world's oldest Post Office

A Scottish couple has taken over the world's oldest Post Office.

The National (Scotland)

Furious inquiry chair hits out at Post Office accused of trying to hide ‘n-word’

Comes after The Independent uncovered use of term in string of official documents since start of July

The Independent UK

Post Office boss to give back bonus linked to Horizon scandal inquiry

Nick Read says he will return payment and apologises for ‘procedural and governance mistakes made’

The Guardian - UK

Post Office boss to hand back £50k bonus from assisting Horizon inquiry

The boss of the Post Office will hand back all the bonus payments he was given for helping the investigation into a major miscarriage of justice…

The National (Scotland)

Commons committee demands answers from Post Office over inquiry bonus payments

Post Office refusing to fully claw back executive bonuses linked to inquiry into Horizon IT miscarriage of justice

The Guardian - UK

Cash transactions dipped in July amid poor weather, says Post Office

July’s figures indicate consumers may have started tightening their belts, or they may just reflect the poor weather, the Post Office said.

The Independent UK

The Post Office scandal is possibly the largest miscarriage of justice in UK history – and it's not over yet

The Post Office scandal involves miscarriages of justice involving hundreds of innocent people who were wrongly convicted of theft, fraud and false accounting. It has been going on for over 20 years, with the Post Office accused of a cover up after it repeatedly failed to disclose key evidence.

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The Guardian - UK

Rachel Reeves defended NatWest boss as victim of ‘bullying’ day before Starmer said she was right to quit – as it happened

Shadow chancellor says Treasury should tackle cost of living crisis instead of attacking Dame Alison Rose, while Labour leader says she was right to resign

The Guardian - UK

After 20 years, here’s why the Post Office scandal is special: the cover-up is happening in plain sight

People whose lives were destroyed deserve justice. And those responsible are contriving to make sure they don’t get it, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

Post Office inquiry chair criticises Horizon compensation scheme

Wyn Williams calls for legislative change to resolve issues for those affected by the scandal

The Independent UK

Post Office compensation schemes ‘a patchwork quilt with holes in it’

An interim report covering the three compensation schemes was published on Monday.

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The Guardian - UK

Holiday hotspots where your pound will go furthest this summer

Want to go away without spending too much? Here’s a roundup of the best-value destinations

The Independent UK

Post Office inquiry chair warns of ‘criminal sanction’ over disclosure failures

Between 2000 and 2014, more than 700 sub-postmasters and sub-postmistresses (SPMs) were falsely prosecuted.

5 security tips to protect your home while you’re on holiday

Home security expert reveals 5 things you need to do to before going on holiday

Nottingham Post

Closed Stapleford post office not returning despite 'local interest'

The Post Office has blamed factors including inflation for not being able to restore a service

The Independent UK

12.5% annual jump in total value of personal cash withdrawals at post offices

The Post Office said personal cash withdrawals stood at £836.21 million in June.

Manchester Evening News

Town completely abandoned by banks could be handed a lifeline

Six years ago, Radcliffe - which has a population of around 30,000 - had three banks and a building society... now there are none

The Independent UK

Post Office head of legal services apologises to inquiry for racist document

Group general counsel for the Post Office, Ben Foat, said the guide had been circulated as recently as 2019.

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