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Minister hints at new law to quash all 800 Horizon scandal convictions at once

Emergency legislation to exonerate all victims under ‘active consideration’, says justice secretary

The Independent UK

We have seen heroes emerge from the Post Office scandal. Now focus on the villains

Ministers feigned shock while executives pointed fingers at others, but gradually the truth is coming out. The public anger is working, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

Post Office scandal – live: Paula Vennells hands back CBE after more than 1 million sign petition

Paula Vennells first became involved in the company in 2007, before being promoted to chief executive in 2012 and stepping down in 2019

The Independent UK

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Ex-Post Office boss Paula Vennells hands back CBE after Horizon scandal uproar

Under-fire ex-chief executive forced to hand back top honour after 1.2 million people sign petition

The Independent UK

Ex-Post Office boss hands back CBE as Fujitsu to be quizzed over faulty Horizon system

Downing St says Paula Vennells made 'the right decision' as it vows 'swifter justice'

Evening Standard

Former Post Office boss to give up CBE amid outrage over Horizon scandal

FORMER Post Office boss Paula Vennells is to hand back her CBE following the fallout of the Horizon IT scandal ...

The National (Scotland)

Former Post Office boss Paula Vennells to return CBE over Horizon scandal

Downing St says Paula Vennells made 'the right decision' as it vows 'swifter justice'

Evening Standard

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OPINION - Strip Paula Vennells of her CBE, hold Ed Davey to account and give sub-postmasters justice

ITV’s Mr Bates vs The Post Office dramatises over four one-hour episodes one of the greatest miscarriages of justice in British history. But this appalling story also features the best in grassroots activism and British journalism.

Evening Standard

Mr Bates writer ‘astounded’ by response to ‘niche’ story of Post Office scandal

Gwyneth Hughes spent three years developing the four-part drama series about the biggest miscarriage of justice in Britain’s history

The Independent UK

What's the difference between a CBE, OBE, MBE and a knighthood? GBBO judge Paul Hollywood made an MBE

The royal residence on Wednesday saw Hollywood get MBE for services in baking and broadcasting

Evening Standard

Post Office scandal: from suicides to jail time with child killers — the heartbreaking stories of the postmasters

ITV's bombshell new drama has finally offered hope for the 700 Post Office victims still awaiting justice — but it's the individual, human tales that tell the true cost of the Horizon IT scandal. Katie Strick tells some of the most powerful

Evening Standard

Post Office Horizon scandal: Fujitsu will be hauled before MPs to answer whether it put 'profit before people'

Hearing next week amid pressure for Japanese IT giant to pay compensation to wronged postmasters

Evening Standard

Post Office scandal: Ministers in crunch talks with judges on how to fast-track clearing Horizon victims

A Bill to quash subpostmasters’ convictions is one of the options being considered

Evening Standard

Tuesday briefing: How a TV drama is helping bring justice in the Post Office scandal

In today’s newsletter: Since Mr Bates v The Post Office aired on ITV, dozens of people affected have come forward to seek recompense for their ruined lives

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The Guardian - UK

Writer of Post Office scandal TV drama ‘astounded’ by reaction

Response to ITV show on Horizon IT fallout includes 1m-strong petition to strip ex-Post Office boss of CBE

The Guardian - UK

Ministers scramble to clear names of victims of Post Office Horizon scandal

Government draws up plans to speed up process of justice for those who were wrongfully convicted as public pressure grows

The Guardian - UK

Ed Davey attacks Post Office ‘conspiracy of lies’ as he defends role in scandal

Exclusive: Lib Dem leader has been criticised for letting victims down when he was postal affairs minister between 2010 and 2012

The Guardian - UK

Paula Vennells to Ed Davey: the people with questions to answer on the Post Office scandal

Numerous people have been criticised for their role in widespread miscarriage of justice that affected thousands

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The National (Scotland)

Ed Davey 'should apologise to Horizon Post Office scandal victims'

ED Davey should give an unreserved apology to victims of the Horizon Post Office scandal and be held to account for his actions, the Alba Party have…

The Guardian - UK

Post Office scandal: Sunak would ‘strongly support’ review of ex-boss’s CBE

Calls grow for Paula Vennells to have honour removed as ITV drama brings Horizon scandal back into spotlight

Evening Standard

Does the Post Office still use Horizon? IT system at centre of sub-postmaster scandal

UK politicians have pledged to exonerate and compensate hundreds of postmasters impacted by the Post Office scandal

The Independent UK

Attempted suicide, exile abroad and prison: The stories behind the Post Office scandal

Victims of the scandal who lost their homes and spent time in prison have spoken out after ITV drama ‘Mr Bates vs. The Post Office’ recaptured the attention of the nation

The Guardian - UK

Post Office scandal: how might justice be delivered to those affected?

An outline of the possible remedies, from quashing all convictions relating to Horizon to prosecuting those to blame

Evening Standard

Who is Paula Vennells? Ex-Post Office boss faces inquiry

The scandal has been going on for 25 years, although this is the first time that Ms Vennells has faced public questioning

The Independent UK

Sunak would ‘strongly’ back honours probe into ex-Post Office boss’s CBE

PM’s intervention comes as Tory MPs and Labour urge government to consider legislation to exonerate staff

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