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The cheapest family holidays in Europe this summer, according to experts

On Portugal’s southernmost coast, a cup of coffee was found to cost just £1.27

The Independent UK

MPs urge Fujitsu to make ‘immediate’ payment to Post Office Horizon victims

Liam Byrne, who chairs Commons business committee, says too many operators are still waiting for redress

The Guardian - UK

Fujitsu chair resigns after ‘woman-related inappropriate conduct’

Japanese technology company at centre of Post Office IT scandal is negotiating settlement with UK government over faulty software

The Guardian - UK

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King as upset about Horizon scandal as we are, says ‘oldest’ victim, aged 93

Betty Brown, thought to be the oldest victim of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal, was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE).

Evening Standard

King Charles ‘upset’ about Post Office scandal as oldest victim receives honour

She also asked the Prime Minister to resolve the scandal ‘as quickly as you can’

The Independent UK

Inquiry into Post Office Horizon scandal faces five-year delay without extra funding

Police officer in charge says budget could reach £19.3m and nearly 100 more investigators are needed

The Guardian - UK

Rs 15 lakh investment in Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS): What monthly income can you earn for 5 years?

Low-risk investors can earn a fixed monthly income of Rs 9,250 from a Rs 15 lakh deposit in a joint Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS) account. This government-backed scheme offers an annual interest rate of 7.4% for a 5-year tenure. While interest is taxable as per income slab, no…

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Fears of ‘postal deserts’ as owner of former WH Smith stores puts counters under threat

Exclusive: Contract changes mean Post Office outlets inside TG Jones stores would be easier to close, with up to 60 possibly affected

The Guardian - UK

Post Office handles ‘record-breaking’ 39.8m cash transactions in first quarter

A particularly strong March performance was driven by households preparing for Easter and the school break, the Post Office said.

Evening Standard

5 messy things that guests always notice in your hallway – and the low price (but high impact) clutter busters that’ll hide them from nosy visitors

What you need to give them a welcome you're proud of

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Horizon IT scandal compensation scheme set up for families of victims

Close relatives of affected post office operators will be able to make claim over harm scandal caused families

The Guardian - UK

Anger as Fujitsu ‘yet to contribute a penny’ to Post Office Horizon scandal victims

Thousands of victims are still waiting for compensation

The Independent UK

Redress schemes for Post Office Horizon scandal have serious failings, MPs find

Committee says thousands of victims still waiting for compensation and ‘face unacceptable delays and inadequate offers’

The Guardian - UK

MPs criticise Fujitsu for not contributing ‘a penny’ to Post Office redress

The Business and Trade Committee said it had found ‘serious structural failings’ in the compensation process.

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Dirty Business, The Lady, Mandelson’s arrest – are they truth, ‘faction’ or just more drama?

The latest rush of docudramas seems to suggest that anyone in the public eye must expect a degree of intrusion. But where does that end, asks Guardian columnist Simon Jenkins

The Guardian - UK

Dirty Business review – if this doesn’t incite righteous anger over our filthy water then nothing will

Based on the true story of amateur sleuths appalled at the dumping of sewage in our rivers, this drama starring David Thewlis is a blast of controlled fury – and could become the next Mr Bates vs the Post Office

The Independent UK

My son’s teenage murderer got a ninja sword over a Post Office counter – we need a law change to stop it happening again

Ronan Kanda’s killer collected his murder weapon without any ID or age checks, after using an adult’s credit card to purchase it online. His mother is campaigning for change to prevent other deaths

The Guardian - UK

Thousands may lose out as Post Office closes main Horizon compensation scheme

Hundreds of claims still arriving each month, raising fears eligible operators will lose out on redress

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Post Office guarantees money on the high street until 2030 as UK cash use rises

A new five-year agreement with banks and building societies comes into effect from now

Evening Standard

Post Office ‘dishonestly’ withheld evidence when suing subpostmaster, court told

Lee Castleton is suing the Post Office and Fujitsu at the High Court in the wake of the Horizon scandal.

The Independent UK

Britain’s former top judge tells Starmer: Make things right on cruel indefinite jail terms

Lord Thomas compares scandal to Post Office and infected blood sagas – as he calls on PM to scrap ‘unjust’ indefinite jail terms highlighted by The Independent

The Guardian - UK

Fujitsu ‘not a parasite’, boss says while refusing to give redress figure for Horizon IT scandal victims

Paul Patterson questioned by MPs as firm continues to make millions from UK government contracts

International Business Times UK

Lloyds Bank Branch Closures: 16 Sites to Shut Within Days in New Blow to High Street

Lloyds closes 16 branches in January; 71 more planned by year-end. Check if your local is affected and find alternative banking options.

Evening Standard

Deadline looms for postmasters to apply to key Horizon compensation scheme

Current and former postmasters are being urged to apply to the Horizon Shortfall Scheme (HSS) before the closing date of January 31.

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Is The Post Office Closed for New Year’s Day?

Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, is New Year’s Day. Since it’s a federal holiday, many companies close to give their employees a day off. However, closing...

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