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Post office scandal: Fujitsu agrees to speak of a contribution to compensation for victims | British news Aitrend

March 8, 2025 by Aitrend

Fujitsu has agreed to start talks with the British government on the contribution to compensation for victims of the post office scandal. Hundreds of sub-maids were falsely accused of having stolen their branches between 1999 and 2015. Fujitsu has developed the defective horizon computer system responsible for erroneous accounts in accounting which led to unjustified … Read more

Compensation for Waspi women would ‘burden’ taxpayer, says Sir Keir Starmer | Political news Aitrend

December 17, 2024 by Aitrend

Sir Keir Starmer has defended the decision not to compensate women affected by the pension age change – saying it would “burden” the taxpayer. The Prime Minister said he understood the concerns of Women Against State Pensions Inequalities – often known as the Waspi Women – but that their demands were not affordable. He was … Read more

Postal scandal: Victim’s daughter, who was investigated while battling cancer, seeks compensation from Fujitsu | UK News Aitrend

November 27, 2024 by Aitrend

The daughter of a post office victim who was investigated while battling terminal cancer says it’s time for Fujitsu to “take responsibility” for compensation. Katie Watson’s mother Fiona died in 2004, less than a year after she was forced to admit stealing from her branch. During the investigation, he was diagnosed with lymphoma. Ms Watson … Read more

Post office scandal victims set deadline for compensation before legal action | Money News Aitrend

November 26, 2024 by Aitrend

Victims of the postal scandal will wait until the end of 2024 for improvements to the compensation system, otherwise the case “will be sent to court”, according to Sky News. A newsletter sent by Sir Alan Bates to members of the Group Litigation Order (GLO) scheme states that “if nothing has greatly improved” in terms … Read more