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Deadline looms for Horizon compensation scheme

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January 01, 2026

VICTIMS of the Post Office scandal who are seeking compensation have one month to go before the application deadline for a key redress scheme.

Deadline looms for Horizon compensation scheme

Mr Bates vs The Post Office

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

HSS was set up in 2020 for those who experienced shortfalls in their accounts due to the Horizon system but were not wrongfully convicted or part of the group of claimants who took the Post Office to the High Court.

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