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www.independent.co.uk
1 month ago
UK news

Windrush scandal: Compensation scheme branded a failure' amid calls for reform

Campaigners urge overhaul of Windrush scandal compensation scheme due to delays and victims dying before receiving payouts.
Calls for transferring compensation responsibilities from Home Office to independent body for more efficient processing. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Mental distress increased among Caribbean people in UK following Windrush scandal'

Theresa May's hostile environment policies worsened the mental health of Black Caribbean people in the UK.
The Mayor of London called on the government to speed up access to the Windrush compensation scheme. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

More than 50 Windrush victims die while waiting for compensation

At least 53 people have died while waiting to be compensated over the Windrush scandal.
The Windrush compensation scheme has been criticized for being too slow to compensate victims. [ more ]
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www.standard.co.uk
1 month ago
London

Campaigners hold vigil in Brixton to mark anniversary of Windrush scandal being revealed

Campaigners call for reform of Home Office compensation scheme
Windrush generation's struggles must not be forgotten [ more ]
BBC News
2 months ago
UK politics

Infected blood victims step up compensation battle

Victims of contaminated blood scandal demand compensation scheme in upcoming Budget
Government has been criticized for delays in implementing compensation recommendations [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 months ago
UK news

Mr Bates vs the Post Office: compensate us before we die

Subpostmasters are experiencing delays in receiving payments from the Horizon scandal compensation scheme, with some dying while they wait.
Alan Bates, the campaigner who fought for justice in the scandal, criticized the fund for being tied up in bureaucracy. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
4 months ago
UK news

Tears of sub-postmistress who won't be saved by Sunak's Horizon scheme

Sub-postmistress not eligible for full compensation in Post Office scandal
Government's new offer of £75,000 is insufficient for those wrongly ordered to repay shortfalls [ more ]
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