Post Office scandal: Government to foot bill for postmasters’ compensation
The Department for Business said that the impact on postmasters’ lives “cannot be overstated”. …
The government’s bill keeps growing as more elements of this scandal emerge. Despite having spent millions on their own legal costs pursuing sub-postmasters through the courts, the Post Office has essentially said it can’t afford to pay for any of the clear-up. As the sole shareholder, it’s up to the government to settle up.
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