A UK parliamentary committee is urging Japanese tech firm Fujitsu to make an immediate payment towards the compensation bill for victims of the Post Office IT scandal. The company supplied the faulty Horizon software, leading to wrongful prosecutions of branch operators. Thousands await redress, with calls for Fujitsu to commit to its full liability.
Christian McGowan and Alison Baker transformed a 1930s water pumping station into a three-bedroom home. Adaptive reuse, repurposing old buildings for new functions, is gaining traction in Australia due to housing shortages and offers sustainability benefits. While not a sole solution, it's supported by state initiatives and grants.
Fujitsu chair Hidenori Furuta resigned after the company's board learned of his "woman-related inappropriate conduct." This follows Fujitsu's involvement in the UK Post Office IT scandal.
Japan's postal privatization law is set for its first major revision in 14 years, with an amendment expected to pass this Diet session. Dubbed the "Postal Assistance Bill," it includes ¥65 billion in annual public support to maintain post office branches, a key demand from the National Association of Postmasters. However, concerns remain about the sustainability of postal services themselves and recent scandals within Japan Post.
Betty Brown, 93, the oldest surviving victim of the Post Office scandal, received an OBE and told King Charles III it was a "dreadful thing" that "should never have happened". She urged the King to speak to the prime minister about bringing those responsible to justice.
US data analytics firm Palantir, valued at $375bn, faces growing criticism for its AI-driven software used by governments and corporations globally, including the NHS and US military. Concerns range from data privacy and potential misuse to its CEO's controversial statements and its role in geopolitical tensions.
Investing Rs 10,000 monthly in a 5-year Post Office RD yields an estimated Rs 7.14 lakh, outperforming SBI RD's Rs 7.02 lakh. The Post Office option offers Rs 12,244 more due to a higher interest rate of 6.7% compared to SBI's 6.05%.
Sir Alan Bates has described the UK government's compensation schemes for victims of the Horizon IT scandal as an "utter disaster," citing their complexity and legalistic nature. He argued that an independent body, not the government, should run such schemes to ensure fair outcomes for subpostmasters who have lost trust in the system.
A Westminster inquiry heard that the UK's Windrush compensation scheme is failing survivors, with nearly 60% of claims denied. Windrush commissioner Clive Foster urged for funded legal support, comparing it to schemes for Post Office Horizon and infected blood scandal victims.
Kursk Governor Alexander Khinshtein reported that Ukrainian forces shelled border areas of the Kursk Region over 110 times and air defenses shot down more than 120 drones in the past 24 hours. No casualties were reported, though a non-operational post office building caught fire in the village of Giryi.
The Story Museum in Oxford offers an imaginative and interactive experience for families, inviting children into the worlds of classic children's literature through engaging galleries and hands-on activities, providing a refreshing alternative to traditional museums.
The Post Office Monthly Income Scheme (POMIS) offers low-risk investors a fixed monthly income. A joint account with a Rs 15 lakh deposit can yield Rs 9,250 monthly at 7.4% annual interest for 5 years. Interest is taxable but no TDS is deducted.
Modella, owner of WH Smith's former high street chain (now TG Jones), plans to close up to 60 Post Offices within its stores as part of a restructuring, citing weak consumer spending and rising costs, sparking fears of 'postal deserts' and thousands of job losses.
The Department of Posts now offers personalized cheque books with account holder details (name, account number, IFSC) for Post Office Savings Account holders, enhancing security and convenience, available from May 8, 2026, with free delivery to registered addresses.
A train carriage that has been transformed into a Wheatbelt post office is bringing a small community together.
A train carriage that has been transformed into a Wheatbelt post office is bringing a small community together.
Dirranbandi residents would have faced a two-hour car ride just to post a letter if it weren't for the work of these locals.
Dirranbandi residents would have faced a two-hour car ride just to post a letter if it weren't for the work of these locals.
The Post Office is seeking a two-month delay for its formal response to Steve Marston's Court of Appeal case, in which his 1998 conviction for stealing from his branch using faulty Capture accounting software is being appealed. Marston's conviction was referred by the Criminal Cases Review Commission on grounds of 'abuse of process'. This is the second Capture scandal case at the Court of Appeal, following Pat Owen's case which was also delayed by the Post Office before Christmas. The government has already accepted Capture was faulty and is paying redress to victims.
The UK Post Office has awarded £3.36m in contracts to PR firms DRD Partnership and Boldspace for strategic communications and crisis management amid ongoing legal battles with victims of the Horizon IT scandal, which led to wrongful convictions and financial hardships for sub-postmasters.
Thousands of unpaid carers will continue to face benefit repayment demands as the government launches an audit to fix historical injustices in carer's allowance, but existing recovery policies remain in place.
