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‘Moral obligation’ to contribute to Horizon scandal redress, says Fujitsu boss

‘Moral obligation’ to contribute to Horizon scandal redress, says Fujitsu boss

‘Moral obligation’ to contribute to Horizon scandal redress, says Fujitsu boss

It comes as Alan Bates and other campaigners blamed red tape and bureaucracy amid anger over delays for subpostmasters accessing compensation.

In Pictures: Snowy scenes bring delight and delays to parts of UK

In Pictures: Snowy scenes bring delight and delays to parts of UK

In Pictures: Snowy scenes bring delight and delays to parts of UK

Some drivers and passengers faced disruption but children enjoyed the wintry weather.

Snow and freezing temperatures as UK is gripped by Arctic blast

Snow and freezing temperatures as UK is gripped by Arctic blast

Snow and freezing temperatures as UK is gripped by Arctic blast

Schools have closed across Scotland, with snow also blanketing parts of northern England.

Horizon redress claims ‘bogged down’ in delays and red tape, MPs told

Horizon redress claims ‘bogged down’ in delays and red tape, MPs told

Horizon redress claims ‘bogged down’ in delays and red tape, MPs told

Alan Bates and other Horizon scandal campaigners have blamed red tape amid anger over delays for sub-postmasters accessing compensation.

More than 120 schools closed in northern Scotland due to wintry weather

More than 120 schools closed in northern Scotland due to wintry weather

More than 120 schools closed in northern Scotland due to wintry weather

A yellow weather warning for snow and ice is in place across most of the country.

NHS is ‘coping’ as junior doctors strike over pay in Wales

NHS is ‘coping’ as junior doctors strike over pay in Wales

NHS is ‘coping’ as junior doctors strike over pay in Wales

Up to 3,000 junior doctors across Wales started industrial action on Monday morning after refusing a 5% pay offer from the Welsh Government.

Weather warnings for further snow in place as temperatures plunge across Ireland

Weather warnings for further snow in place as temperatures plunge across Ireland

Weather warnings for further snow in place as temperatures plunge across Ireland

The coldest spot was Thomastown in Co Kilkenny where -7.4C was recorded on Tuesday.

Police watchdog to investigate inquiry into schoolgirl’s 1992 murder

Police watchdog to investigate inquiry into schoolgirl’s 1992 murder

Police watchdog to investigate inquiry into schoolgirl’s 1992 murder

The Independent Office for Police Conduct is looking into whether opportunities to catch Nikki Allan’s killer sooner were missed.

More children under 10 being targeted by paedophiles online, says watchdog

More children under 10 being targeted by paedophiles online, says watchdog

More children under 10 being targeted by paedophiles online, says watchdog

The Internet Watch Foundation said almost two in five abusive images contained images of children under 10.

Quoted motor insurance premiums have jumped by 67.2% annually – index

Quoted motor insurance premiums have jumped by 67.2% annually – index

Quoted motor insurance premiums have jumped by 67.2% annually – index

Research from Consumer Intelligence indicates that in November, motorists most commonly received a quote between £500 and £749.

Three women cleared of violent disorder after asylum seeker protest

Three women cleared of violent disorder after asylum seeker protest

Three women cleared of violent disorder after asylum seeker protest

Nicola Elliott, 52, Cheryl Nicholls, 44, and Jennifer Knox, 41, were found not guilty at Liverpool Crown Court.

Strong Christmas trading boosts Card Factory profits

Strong Christmas trading boosts Card Factory profits

Strong Christmas trading boosts Card Factory profits

Card Factory told shareholders that total sales grew by 10.2% to £476.9 million for the 11 months to December 31.

First Minister’s brother-in-law arrested over window fall incident

First Minister’s brother-in-law arrested over window fall incident

First Minister’s brother-in-law arrested over window fall incident

A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

East Coast train fares simplified in bid to boost passenger numbers

East Coast train fares simplified in bid to boost passenger numbers

East Coast train fares simplified in bid to boost passenger numbers

A two-year trial overhauling the fares system on the East Coast Main Line has been launched by LNER.

200,000 properties at risk because of deteriorating flood defences, say MPs

200,000 properties at risk because of deteriorating flood defences, say MPs

200,000 properties at risk because of deteriorating flood defences, say MPs

The Public Accounts Committee said the Government is not providing enough funding.

Sunak set for Commons showdown with Tory right on Rwanda Bill

Sunak set for Commons showdown with Tory right on Rwanda Bill

Sunak set for Commons showdown with Tory right on Rwanda Bill

The Prime Minister is under pressure from both sides of his party as the Rwanda legislation returns to the Commons.

UK wage growth falls sharply, raising hopes of interest rates cuts on horizon

UK wage growth falls sharply, raising hopes of interest rates cuts on horizon

UK wage growth falls sharply, raising hopes of interest rates cuts on horizon

But official figures also revealed that earnings have outstripped price rises for the fifth month in a row, in a boost to workers.

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