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UK Post Office Scandal: Software Glitch Leads to Suicides and Financial Ruin
The UK Post Office scandal wrongly accused nearly 1000 postmasters of theft between 1999-2015 due to faulty Fujitsu software, resulting in 6 suicides, 59 suicide attempts, and widespread financial ruin; an inquiry is underway to determine culpability and implement compensation.
UK Post Office Scandal: Software Glitch Leads to Suicides and Financial Ruin
The UK Post Office scandal wrongly accused nearly 1000 postmasters of theft between 1999-2015 due to faulty Fujitsu software, resulting in 6 suicides, 59 suicide attempts, and widespread financial ruin; an inquiry is underway to determine culpability and implement compensation.
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52% Bias Score
Post Office Scandal Inquiry: Part One on Compensation Released Tuesday
Sir Wyn Williams will release the first part of his inquiry report on the Post Office IT scandal on Tuesday, focusing on compensation for sub-postmasters wrongly convicted due to the faulty Horizon system; the second part, focusing on who is to blame, is not expected until 2026, with potential crimi...
Post Office Scandal Inquiry: Part One on Compensation Released Tuesday
Sir Wyn Williams will release the first part of his inquiry report on the Post Office IT scandal on Tuesday, focusing on compensation for sub-postmasters wrongly convicted due to the faulty Horizon system; the second part, focusing on who is to blame, is not expected until 2026, with potential crimi...
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44% Bias Score
Post Office Horizon Inquiry: 1,000 Wrongly Convicted, Institutional Negligence Revealed
The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry's initial report reveals that faulty software led to the wrongful conviction of roughly 1,000 post office workers between 1999 and 2015, causing significant distress, including suicide attempts and family breakdowns, and highlighting institutional negligence.
Post Office Horizon Inquiry: 1,000 Wrongly Convicted, Institutional Negligence Revealed
The Post Office Horizon IT Inquiry's initial report reveals that faulty software led to the wrongful conviction of roughly 1,000 post office workers between 1999 and 2015, causing significant distress, including suicide attempts and family breakdowns, and highlighting institutional negligence.
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40% Bias Score
Seven Suspects Identified in Horizon Post Office Scandal Investigation
Operation Olympos, a UK-wide police investigation into the Horizon Post Office scandal, has identified seven suspects and over 45 persons of interest, focusing on Post Office investigators, lawyers, and management across Fujitsu and the Post Office, with charges pending the Post Office inquiry findi...
Seven Suspects Identified in Horizon Post Office Scandal Investigation
Operation Olympos, a UK-wide police investigation into the Horizon Post Office scandal, has identified seven suspects and over 45 persons of interest, focusing on Post Office investigators, lawyers, and management across Fujitsu and the Post Office, with charges pending the Post Office inquiry findi...
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40% Bias Score
Post Office Scandal Compensation Scheme Faces Criticism for Insufficient Payments and Slow Process
The UK government's compensation scheme for over 900 wrongly prosecuted subpostmasters due to the faulty Horizon IT system is criticized by Sir Alan Bates for providing insufficient compensation, legalistic procedures, and slow payouts; as of January, £128 million has been paid under the scheme, but...
Post Office Scandal Compensation Scheme Faces Criticism for Insufficient Payments and Slow Process
The UK government's compensation scheme for over 900 wrongly prosecuted subpostmasters due to the faulty Horizon IT system is criticized by Sir Alan Bates for providing insufficient compensation, legalistic procedures, and slow payouts; as of January, £128 million has been paid under the scheme, but...
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44% Bias Score
Post Office Scandal Choir Seeks Redress After Britain's Got Talent Performance
A choir of sub-postmasters wrongly convicted due to the Post Office's Horizon IT scandal performed on Britain's Got Talent, highlighting the ongoing fight for justice and compensation for over 900 individuals wrongfully prosecuted between 1999 and 2015, with the Post Office expressing remorse and co...
Post Office Scandal Choir Seeks Redress After Britain's Got Talent Performance
A choir of sub-postmasters wrongly convicted due to the Post Office's Horizon IT scandal performed on Britain's Got Talent, highlighting the ongoing fight for justice and compensation for over 900 individuals wrongfully prosecuted between 1999 and 2015, with the Post Office expressing remorse and co...
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24% Bias Score
Post Office Scandal: 1,000 Wrongful Convictions, 13 Suicides, Zero Accountability
The Post Office Horizon IT scandal resulted in approximately 1,000 wrongful convictions of subpostmasters due to a faulty computer system, causing at least 13 suicides and widespread financial and psychological devastation; no one has been held accountable.
Post Office Scandal: 1,000 Wrongful Convictions, 13 Suicides, Zero Accountability
The Post Office Horizon IT scandal resulted in approximately 1,000 wrongful convictions of subpostmasters due to a faulty computer system, causing at least 13 suicides and widespread financial and psychological devastation; no one has been held accountable.
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52% Bias Score
Fujitsu's Post-Scandal Bid for U.K. Border Contract Sparks Outrage
Following a report highlighting Fujitsu's role in the Post Office scandal, the Japanese tech firm is bidding for a £370 million contract to operate Great Britain's border with Northern Ireland, raising concerns among MPs about corporate accountability and the government's commitment to compensating ...
Fujitsu's Post-Scandal Bid for U.K. Border Contract Sparks Outrage
Following a report highlighting Fujitsu's role in the Post Office scandal, the Japanese tech firm is bidding for a £370 million contract to operate Great Britain's border with Northern Ireland, raising concerns among MPs about corporate accountability and the government's commitment to compensating ...
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44% Bias Score
Post Office Scandal Victims Demand Independent Redress
Over 700 sub-postmasters were wrongfully convicted due to the Post Office's faulty Horizon IT system between 1999 and 2015; victims now demand an independent body to manage redress schemes, citing governmental conflicts of interest and inadequacies in the current process.
Post Office Scandal Victims Demand Independent Redress
Over 700 sub-postmasters were wrongfully convicted due to the Post Office's faulty Horizon IT system between 1999 and 2015; victims now demand an independent body to manage redress schemes, citing governmental conflicts of interest and inadequacies in the current process.
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44% Bias Score
UK Government Announces Compensation for Postmasters Affected by Faulty Post Office Software
The UK government announced a compensation scheme for postmasters affected by the faulty "Capture" software (1992-2000), with an initial rollout to 150 claimants in Autumn 2025, following the discovery of a critical report on the system.
UK Government Announces Compensation for Postmasters Affected by Faulty Post Office Software
The UK government announced a compensation scheme for postmasters affected by the faulty "Capture" software (1992-2000), with an initial rollout to 150 claimants in Autumn 2025, following the discovery of a critical report on the system.
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40% Bias Score
ITV's "Mr Bates" Wins Bafta for Social Impact
ITV's "Mr Bates vs the Post Office" won a Bafta for its impact: 15 million viewers, parliamentary action within three weeks, and a bill to overturn wrongful convictions related to the faulty Horizon IT system, highlighting a significant British miscarriage of justice.
ITV's "Mr Bates" Wins Bafta for Social Impact
ITV's "Mr Bates vs the Post Office" won a Bafta for its impact: 15 million viewers, parliamentary action within three weeks, and a bill to overturn wrongful convictions related to the faulty Horizon IT system, highlighting a significant British miscarriage of justice.
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32% Bias Score
Delayed Compensation for Capture Victims
Around 100 sub-postmasters who were impacted by the faulty Post Office accounting system, Capture, may not receive compensation until autumn, despite a recent government meeting with victims and lawyers describing "positive steps". The scheme will not apply to those currently convicted, but the Crim...
Delayed Compensation for Capture Victims
Around 100 sub-postmasters who were impacted by the faulty Post Office accounting system, Capture, may not receive compensation until autumn, despite a recent government meeting with victims and lawyers describing "positive steps". The scheme will not apply to those currently convicted, but the Crim...
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40% Bias Score
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