Over 2,000 new Post Office scandal compensation claims - minister

Published On Jan 13, 2025, 6:06 PM

The UK government is facing a surge in new compensation claims related to the Post Office scandal, with over 2,000 claims submitted recently after outreach efforts to affected former sub-postmasters. Many claimants are still awaiting compensation, and ongoing concerns about the fairness and speed of the compensation process persist. The government is aiming to expedite payouts and reduce legal complexities in the compensation schemes.