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'So proud': Scottish couple take over historic world's oldest Post Office

A Scottish couple has taken over the world's oldest Post Office.

The National (Scotland)

Furious inquiry chair hits out at Post Office accused of trying to hide ‘n-word’

Comes after The Independent uncovered use of term in string of official documents since start of July

The Independent UK

Post Office boss to give back bonus linked to Horizon scandal inquiry

Nick Read says he will return payment and apologises for ‘procedural and governance mistakes made’

The Guardian - UK

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Post Office boss to hand back £50k bonus from assisting Horizon inquiry

The boss of the Post Office will hand back all the bonus payments he was given for helping the investigation into a major miscarriage of justice…

The National (Scotland)

Commons committee demands answers from Post Office over inquiry bonus payments

Post Office refusing to fully claw back executive bonuses linked to inquiry into Horizon IT miscarriage of justice

The Guardian - UK

Cash transactions dipped in July amid poor weather, says Post Office

July’s figures indicate consumers may have started tightening their belts, or they may just reflect the poor weather, the Post Office said.

The Independent UK

The Post Office scandal is possibly the largest miscarriage of justice in UK history – and it's not over yet

The Post Office scandal involves miscarriages of justice involving hundreds of innocent people who were wrongly convicted of theft, fraud and false accounting. It has been going on for over 20 years, with the Post Office accused of a cover up after it repeatedly failed to disclose key evidence.

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Rachel Reeves defended NatWest boss as victim of ‘bullying’ day before Starmer said she was right to quit – as it happened

Shadow chancellor says Treasury should tackle cost of living crisis instead of attacking Dame Alison Rose, while Labour leader says she was right to resign

The Guardian - UK

After 20 years, here’s why the Post Office scandal is special: the cover-up is happening in plain sight

People whose lives were destroyed deserve justice. And those responsible are contriving to make sure they don’t get it, says Guardian columnist Marina Hyde

The Guardian - UK

Post Office inquiry chair criticises Horizon compensation scheme

Wyn Williams calls for legislative change to resolve issues for those affected by the scandal

The Guardian - UK

Post Office compensation schemes ‘a patchwork quilt with holes in it’

An interim report covering the three compensation schemes was published on Monday.

The Independent UK

Holiday hotspots where your pound will go furthest this summer

Want to go away without spending too much? Here’s a roundup of the best-value destinations

The Guardian - UK

Post Office inquiry chair warns of ‘criminal sanction’ over disclosure failures

Between 2000 and 2014, more than 700 sub-postmasters and sub-postmistresses (SPMs) were falsely prosecuted.

The Independent UK

5 security tips to protect your home while you’re on holiday

Home security expert reveals 5 things you need to do to before going on holiday

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Nottingham Post

Closed Stapleford post office not returning despite 'local interest'

The Post Office has blamed factors including inflation for not being able to restore a service

The Independent UK

12.5% annual jump in total value of personal cash withdrawals at post offices

The Post Office said personal cash withdrawals stood at £836.21 million in June.

Manchester Evening News

Town completely abandoned by banks could be handed a lifeline

Six years ago, Radcliffe - which has a population of around 30,000 - had three banks and a building society... now there are none

The Independent UK

Post Office head of legal services apologises to inquiry for racist document

Group general counsel for the Post Office, Ben Foat, said the guide had been circulated as recently as 2019.

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Daily Record

MSP speaks out on future of Stonehouse Post Office after Postmaster quits

MSP Christina McKelvie has sought reassurances on the future of the post office.

Bristol Post

Couple threatened with legal action as Post Office error sends council tax to wrong account

Ron and Jean Febrey were sent letters which threatened court action despite paying their bill

Manchester Evening News

Widower of Manchester post office worker bids to clear her name after her death

Joanne O'Donnell was jailed for seven months after being convicted of theft

Wales Online

Energy bill vouchers warning as only days left to claim £400

There is more than £100 million of the help for some of the poorest people in the UK which has gone unclaimed

The Conversation

Why no living people appear on US postage stamps

With the ascension of King Charles III to the British throne, some commentators have made much of the fact that the new stamp bearing his image features the king without a crown.

The Guardian - UK

Post Office boss apologises for inquiry bonus payments

Company wrongly paid executive bonuses for cooperation with inquiry into faulty computer system

Daily Record

Free banking services you can access at any Post Office including cash withdrawals and cheque deposits

Nearly every UK bank customer can access their account at their local Post Office.

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