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Ministers explore plan to hand Post Office to subpostmasters

Ministers are exploring transforming the Post Office into a co-operative, focusing on subpostmaster control amidst significant financial losses and historical miscarriages of justice.

Post Office believes it took 36m from subpostmasters with unexplained losses | Computer Weekly

The Post Office owes subpostmasters around £36 million due to flaws in their accounting system, warranting a financial redress scheme.

Subpostmasters living years with disputed but unresolved debts to the Post Office, inquiry told | Computer Weekly

Subpostmasters are burdened by unresolved debts and ongoing unexplained shortfalls linked to the Horizon IT system, demanding urgent resolution from the Post Office.

Ex-Post Office boss booed by subpostmasters for saying cases bored her

Former Post Office boss Paula Vennells faced backlash for dismissing subpostmasters' injustice as hype and human interest.

Subpostmaster says he used his mother's life savings to pay 20k Post Office debt

Former subpostmaster used mother's life savings to pay the Post Office after false accusations
Rishi Sunak plans new legislation to clear the names of wrongfully convicted subpostmasters

Post Office Horizon IT inquiry: Paula Vennells to be questioned by lawyers representing victims live

The Post Office Horizon IT inquiry at Aldwych House in London is investigating the wrongful prosecution of over 700 subpostmasters between 1999 and 2015 due to faulty systems.

Ministers explore plan to hand Post Office to subpostmasters

Ministers are exploring transforming the Post Office into a co-operative, focusing on subpostmaster control amidst significant financial losses and historical miscarriages of justice.

Post Office believes it took 36m from subpostmasters with unexplained losses | Computer Weekly

The Post Office owes subpostmasters around £36 million due to flaws in their accounting system, warranting a financial redress scheme.

Subpostmasters living years with disputed but unresolved debts to the Post Office, inquiry told | Computer Weekly

Subpostmasters are burdened by unresolved debts and ongoing unexplained shortfalls linked to the Horizon IT system, demanding urgent resolution from the Post Office.

Ex-Post Office boss booed by subpostmasters for saying cases bored her

Former Post Office boss Paula Vennells faced backlash for dismissing subpostmasters' injustice as hype and human interest.

Subpostmaster says he used his mother's life savings to pay 20k Post Office debt

Former subpostmaster used mother's life savings to pay the Post Office after false accusations
Rishi Sunak plans new legislation to clear the names of wrongfully convicted subpostmasters

Post Office Horizon IT inquiry: Paula Vennells to be questioned by lawyers representing victims live

The Post Office Horizon IT inquiry at Aldwych House in London is investigating the wrongful prosecution of over 700 subpostmasters between 1999 and 2015 due to faulty systems.
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Government receives report on second controversial Post Office IT system | Computer Weekly

The government is set to release a report on the Capture software used by postmasters, which has been linked to significant financial issues for decades.

More parallels between Post Office Capture and Horizon scandal revealed | Computer Weekly

The implementation of the Horizon system led to a drastic increase in prosecutions and investigations of subpostmasters, significantly impacting their lives.

Fujitsu accused of 'paying lip service' to Post Office scandal victims | Computer Weekly

Fujitsu's promises to support victims of the Post Office scandal remain unfulfilled, causing frustration among affected families.

Andrea Leadsom clashes with Fiona Bruce over Post Office scandal inaction

Fiona Bruce and Andrea Leadsom clashed over inaction on the Post Office scandal during Question Time.
Lawyers say some subpostmasters may be too traumatised to come forward due to mistrust in the government and Post Office.

Government receives report on second controversial Post Office IT system | Computer Weekly

The government is set to release a report on the Capture software used by postmasters, which has been linked to significant financial issues for decades.

More parallels between Post Office Capture and Horizon scandal revealed | Computer Weekly

The implementation of the Horizon system led to a drastic increase in prosecutions and investigations of subpostmasters, significantly impacting their lives.

Fujitsu accused of 'paying lip service' to Post Office scandal victims | Computer Weekly

Fujitsu's promises to support victims of the Post Office scandal remain unfulfilled, causing frustration among affected families.

Andrea Leadsom clashes with Fiona Bruce over Post Office scandal inaction

Fiona Bruce and Andrea Leadsom clashed over inaction on the Post Office scandal during Question Time.
Lawyers say some subpostmasters may be too traumatised to come forward due to mistrust in the government and Post Office.
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Post Office and Fujitsu malevolence and incompetence means huge final taxpayers' bill | Computer Weekly

The £1.15bn for the Post Office Horizon scandal won't cover the total costs, implying a need for more substantial contributions from Fujitsu.

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.

Post Office and Fujitsu malevolence and incompetence means huge final taxpayers' bill | Computer Weekly

The £1.15bn for the Post Office Horizon scandal won't cover the total costs, implying a need for more substantial contributions from Fujitsu.

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.
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Ministers in crunch talks with judges to overturn Horizon convictions

Justice Secretary Alex Chalk is holding talks with judges to expedite clearing the names of wrongfully convicted subpostmasters in the Horizon IT scandal.
The government is considering ways to overturn more convictions, potentially through legislation, and intends to resolve the issue quickly.
The discussions and potential solution could be announced by the end of the week.

What laws can the Conservative government pass before the general election?

Legislation being rushed through Parliament before general election, addressing subpostmasters' compensation and victim support.

Ministers in crunch talks with judges to overturn Horizon convictions

Justice Secretary Alex Chalk is holding talks with judges to expedite clearing the names of wrongfully convicted subpostmasters in the Horizon IT scandal.
The government is considering ways to overturn more convictions, potentially through legislation, and intends to resolve the issue quickly.
The discussions and potential solution could be announced by the end of the week.

What laws can the Conservative government pass before the general election?

Legislation being rushed through Parliament before general election, addressing subpostmasters' compensation and victim support.
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Live: Post Office Horizon inquiry continues as former chair gives evidence

Former Post Office CEO defended Horizon system, attributing issues to subpostmasters' behaviors.
Former and current directors' statements and actions are under scrutiny in the Horizon IT inquiry.

Watch live as Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom testifies at Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry

Former subpostmaster calls for disbanding the Post Office and criticizes the government's handling of the Horizon scandal.
More than 700 subpostmasters faced criminal convictions due to faulty Horizon system from 1999-2015.

Watch live: Fujitsu director grilled on Post Office scandal at inquiry

Fujitsu's European boss, Paul Patterson, is giving evidence to the Post Office Horizon IT inquiry for the second time.
Patterson has previously expressed a moral obligation for Fujitsu to contribute to compensation for subpostmasters.

Live: Post Office Horizon inquiry continues as former chair gives evidence

Former Post Office CEO defended Horizon system, attributing issues to subpostmasters' behaviors.
Former and current directors' statements and actions are under scrutiny in the Horizon IT inquiry.

Watch live as Lord Arbuthnot of Edrom testifies at Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry

Former subpostmaster calls for disbanding the Post Office and criticizes the government's handling of the Horizon scandal.
More than 700 subpostmasters faced criminal convictions due to faulty Horizon system from 1999-2015.

Watch live: Fujitsu director grilled on Post Office scandal at inquiry

Fujitsu's European boss, Paul Patterson, is giving evidence to the Post Office Horizon IT inquiry for the second time.
Patterson has previously expressed a moral obligation for Fujitsu to contribute to compensation for subpostmasters.
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Watch live: Post Office campaigner Alan Bates gives evidence at Horizon inquiry

Alan Bates led a group of 555 subpostmasters in a legal battle against the Post Office over the Horizon IT scandal.
Glitches in the Horizon IT system led to one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in UK legal history, affecting many subpostmasters.

Former subpostmaster Alan Bates says Post Office was run by thugs in suits'

Post Office accused of concealing Horizon failures by former subpostmaster Alan Bates.
Alan Bates highlights 23-year campaign for truth and justice against Post Office.

Watch live: Post Office campaigner Alan Bates gives evidence at Horizon inquiry

Alan Bates led a group of 555 subpostmasters in a legal battle against the Post Office over the Horizon IT scandal.
Glitches in the Horizon IT system led to one of the biggest miscarriages of justice in UK legal history, affecting many subpostmasters.

Former subpostmaster Alan Bates says Post Office was run by thugs in suits'

Post Office accused of concealing Horizon failures by former subpostmaster Alan Bates.
Alan Bates highlights 23-year campaign for truth and justice against Post Office.
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Watch live: Alan Bates and Ex-Post Office chairman appear before inquiry

Over 700 subpostmasters faced criminal convictions due to faulty Horizon IT system
Witnesses like Alan Bates and Henry Staunton discuss progress on redress for scandal victims at the inquiry.

Former Post Office boss stripped of her CBE

Paula Vennells forfeited CBE for bringing the honours system into disrepute.
Government remains committed to compensating wronged subpostmasters and overturning convictions.
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