Post Office campaigners vow to ‘never give in’ after receiving OBEs Former post office operators recognised in new year honours list for services to justice The Guardian - UK · Dec 30, 2024
Subpostmaster campaigners hope OBEs will help fight for full and fair redress Lee Castleton, Seema Misra, Chris Head and Jo Hamilton were all recognised for their services to justice. Evening Standard · Dec 30, 2024
The Post Office: an emblem of the UK’s relationship with the state, sliding into dystopia The Horizon scandal, which led to the wrongful prosecution of hundreds of subpostmasters, has severely dented the public’s perception of the Post Office as an institution. Against this backdrop, branch closures are planned across the Post Office network. The Conversation · Dec 30, 2024
Minister ‘surprised’ Fujitsu hasn’t done more to help victims of Post Office scandal Exclusive: Gareth Thomas suggests company should have shown more ‘remorse’ since failings of Horizon IT system emerged The Guardian - UK · Dec 26, 2024
‘I’m a pain in the backside ... an awkward sod’: Alan Bates on love, justice and the Post Office scandal He became a household name after ITV turned Britain’s biggest miscarriage of justice into a drama. He reflects on his fight for compensation, turning down an OBE – and getting married on Richard Branson’s island The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2024
Hit TV show, tick. Millions for lawyers, tick. Now could we manage some actual justice for the subpostmasters? The ‘big people’ implicated in this disgraceful run of events need to pay their dues. Britain needs it – and demands it, says Marina Hyde The Guardian - UK · Dec 20, 2024
The biggest showbiz stories of 2024: From Eurovision to Oasis Banksy, Taylor Swift and Beyonce also dominated the headlines. The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2024
Post Office spent at least £130m of taxpayers’ money defending itself in Horizon inquiry Company’s annual report shows costs of £132m up to March 2024 in inquiry that ended this week The Guardian - UK · Dec 19, 2024
Government considering taking over Horizon shortfall scheme from Post Office Business minister Gareth Thomas said there were concerns over the Post Office’s ability to deliver the scheme. Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024
What the papers say – December 18 A variety of stories are featured across Wednesday’s front pages. Evening Standard · Dec 18, 2024
Inquiry told nothing that showed Paula Vennells acted in bad faith, lawyer says The Horizon IT inquiry had its final hearing day on Tuesday. The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024
Victims of second faulty Post Office software system Capture promised ‘redress and justice’ The business secretary said Capture, the system which came before Horizon, could have also created accounting shortfalls for sub-postmasters who used it The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024
UK government blames ‘weak and arrogant’ Post Office bosses for Horizon IT scandal Closing statements at inquiry from department lawyers claim scandal rooted in ‘institutional and individual incompetence, dishonesty and cover-up’ The Guardian - UK · Dec 17, 2024
Victims of Post Office Capture software promised ‘redress and justice’ The Government has said the system which came before Horizon could have created accounting shortfalls for sub-postmasters. Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2024
Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2024 Postmasters 'victim of new Post Office Capture software scandal' fight to quash convictions Ministers admit that Capture software, introduced in branches in 1992, may have had errors which left postmasters and postmistresses suffering financial losses
The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2024 Watch live: Post Office inquiry hears Paula Vennells’ final closing statement after two years of evidence Watch live as Paula Vennells' closing statement is heard in the Post Office Horizon IT inquiry on Tuesday, 17 December.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 16, 2024 Paula Vennells ‘devastated’ over missing information about faulty Horizon system Former Post Office CEO has maintained her innocence in a closing submission to the inquiry, saying executives did not share crucial information with her
Evening Standard · Dec 16, 2024 Post Office’s ‘malignant culture’ destroyed Horizon victims’ lives, inquiry told The inquiry has heard oral evidence from 298 witnesses since hearings began in 2022.
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2024 2024’s TV heroes on their unmissable cultural picks of the year 2024 IN REVIEW: Some of the best stars to grace our televisions this year, from Katherine Parkinson to Lennie James, single out their favourite shows, films, music and cultural moments of the past 12 months
The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2024 Seeking a skiing bargain this season? Head to Italy, research shows Italian destinations dominate a ranking of the best value European ski resorts
The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2024 1,000 days of tears and buck-passing: the evidence from the Post Office inquiry’s key witnesses As the long-running inquiry into one the biggest miscarriages of justice in British history wraps up, we review the evidence from key players
Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2024 100th banking hub launches to help protect cash access The hub in Darwen, Lancashire, enables customers of different banks to carry out transactions in a single space.
The Independent UK · Dec 12, 2024 British grandmother ‘fighting for her life’ in US hospital did not take out travel insurance After insurance quotes proved to be extortionate, the grandmother chose to travel without cover
Evening Standard · Dec 11, 2024 'Dozens of people' being investigated over Horizon Post Office scandal, police chief reveals Met Commander Stephen Clayman said investigators had identified "dozens" of people of interest over the scandal
The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2024 Dozens of Post Office and Fujitsu staff investigated for perjury and perverting course of justice over Horizon scandal A 100-strong national taskforce is probing staff at Fujitsu, the Post Office and legal professionals over crimes but no charging decisions will be made until after the public inquiry report