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Fujitsu ‘not a parasite’, boss says while refusing to give redress figure for Horizon IT scandal victims

Paul Patterson questioned by MPs as firm continues to make millions from UK government contracts

The Guardian - UK

Lloyds Bank Branch Closures: 16 Sites to Shut Within Days in New Blow to High Street

Lloyds closes 16 branches in January; 71 more planned by year-end. Check if your local is affected and find alternative banking options.

International Business Times UK

Deadline looms for postmasters to apply to key Horizon compensation scheme

Current and former postmasters are being urged to apply to the Horizon Shortfall Scheme (HSS) before the closing date of January 31.

Evening Standard

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Is The Post Office Closed for New Year’s Day?

Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, is New Year’s Day. Since it’s a federal holiday, many companies close to give their employees a day off. However, closing...

Saving Advice

‘A PR stunt’: Post Office scandal victims dismiss plans for museum exhibition

Many victims and families advising inquiry’s legacy project are highly suspicious of idea of Postal Museum exhibition

The Guardian - UK

Post Office and Fujitsu had deal 19 years ago to fix Horizon mistakes, document shows

The 2006 agreement suggests both companies were aware of bugs in the Horizon IT system, with Fujitsu liable for a £100-£150 "liquidated damages" penalty per faulty transaction

The Independent UK

Post Office and Fujitsu had deal 19 years ago to fix Horizon errors, paper shows

Document casts doubt on postal service claims it was unaware of bugs that could cause accounting shortfalls

The Guardian - UK

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200th banking hub opens with chocolate coins marking the event

Visitors to the hub in Billericay in Essex can explore a display of coins made from chocolate.

Evening Standard

All the Post Office Christmas delivery deadlines for 2025

The Post Office has revealed the deadlines for customers to meet in order for their post to arrive for Christmas. The final date for sending Royal Mail 2nd Class post is Wednesday, 17 December. Customers wishing to use Royal Mail Tracked 48 must post by Friday, 19 December. The last…

The Independent UK

The deadline to post your cards and gifts before Christmas

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The Independent UK

Post Office releases final dates for sending Christmas cards and gifts

Some 67% of Britons have received Christmas cards and presents in the post after December 25, a survey for the Post Office found.

Evening Standard

Post Office confirms final dates to send Christmas cards and parcels

Post Office has encouraged customers to send their cards and gifts as soon as possible

The Independent UK

Christmas parcels: the best ways to send them in the UK – and the last posting dates

From picking Royal Mail or a courier firm to avoiding post office queues, here’s how to have a stress-free experience

The Guardian - UK

Post Office avoids fine over leak of wrongfully convicted operators’ names

ICO reprimands company over accidental publishing of data about people caught up in Horizon IT scandal

The Guardian - UK

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The Independent UK

Post Office issues Christmas warning as busiest day revealed

The Post Office has revealed what it expects to be its busiest day of the festive period

The Independent UK

Police consider corporate manslaughter charges in Post Office scandal

A process of providing case file material to the Crown Prosecution Service is ongoing

Evening Standard

Post Office urges customers to send parcels before busiest day on December 8

Britons are planning on sending more gifts this Christmas compared to last year – up from 20% to 33%, according to a survey for the Post Office.

The Guardian - UK

Empty beaches guaranteed: a wintry weekend break in north Devon

With stunning beaches, cosy cafes and a lot fewer people, the unspoilt surfing village of Croyde has just as much to offer out of season

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The Independent UK

What are banking hubs for and how can I find one near me?

Branches are disappearing across the nation - can hubs really take their place?

Saving Advice

Is The Post Office Closed On Thanksgiving 2025?

Thanksgiving is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November, which in 2025 falls on November 27. While the holiday is best known for family gatherings,...

The Independent UK

These are the cheapest cities for Christmas market breaks in 2025

The Post Office has ranked the most affordable European destinations for a festive getaway

Evening Standard

Post Office extends deal to use scandal-hit Horizon software

However, the postal giant said it plans to agree a deal with a new supplier next year.

International Business Times UK

Alan Bates Wins Big: Post Office Scandal Whistleblower Gets Multi-Million-Pound Settlement

Sir Alan Bates, the whistleblower behind the Post Office Horizon scandal, secures a multi-million-pound settlement after years of campaigning for justice.

The Guardian - UK

Sir Alan Bates agrees multimillion-pound settlement over Post Office scandal

Government settles claim from former post office operator more than 20 years after he began his campaign for justice

The Independent UK

Post Office campaigner Sir Alan Bates agrees multimillion-pound compensation deal

The deal reached by the government with Sir Alan Bates could be between £4m and £5m, reports suggest

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