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The ICO has today found that all Brisbane Reports are protected by POL’s legal privilege & exempt from disclosure under FOI. This, despite acknowledging the public interest balance in this case to be ‘unusually close’ & public interest in disclosure to be ‘exceptionally strong’.

Details of DBT’s new Horizon Shortfall Scheme appeal process whereby the Fixed Sum Offer of £75,000 can be challenged. Applicants must register for permission to appeal within 4 months from the scheme’s launch on 2 November 2026:

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Joshua Rozenberg interviews the president of the Solicitors Disciplinary Tribunal. Today the tribunal holds three POL case management hearings, one of which involves its former general counsel, Jane MacLeod: rozenberg.substack.com/p/first-post-o…

The PO Inquiry makes a further appeal for contributions to its listening project ‘In Your Own Words’ which gives those affected by the scandal a platform to share their stories & experiences:
‘Take this opportunity to share your perspective and ensure your voice is included’

MP Katrina Murray asked the Business Department’s Secretary of State eight piecing questions regarding the eligibility criteria for Post Office’s HSS Appeals process. Not one was adequately answered yesterday by the BIST Minister of State, Kate Dearden: 

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