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The affair highlights the responsibilities of in-house lawyers when warned of improper practices in their organisation
External review into conduct at state-owned group finds Henry Staunton used discriminatory language
External report was prompted by allegations about Nick Read’s behaviour
Alan Cook tells Horizon inquiry he was not aware state-owned group was leading on prosecutions of sub-postmasters
Paula Vennells said branch managers may have been enticed by money ‘lying about’, minutes suggest
Former sub-postmaster tells public inquiry officials were ‘more guilty than politicians’ in delaying justice
Latest stage to focus on the role of executives, government ministers and figures from Fujitsu
Lord Ian Burnett says bill could be challenged when it faces scrutiny in the House of Lords
Committee says no options ruled out if Paula Vennells proved to be in contempt of parliament
Litigation funding is a young industry with insecure foundations
Sweeping bill set to exonerate hundreds of sub-postmasters across England and Wales despite concerns of judiciary
Allegations by Henry Staunton came in a letter to MPs
The Supreme Court’s ruling against litigation funding arrangements slammed shut the doors of justice — I will open them
Sub postmasters fear boardroom spat will paralyse the lossmaking business
Comments raise further questions amid criticism of the business’s handling of the Horizon IT scandal
Government confirms Henry Staunton’s claim about probe into Nick Read but gives no details
Serving and former officials warn of increased politicisation of their roles after spat between UK business secretary and Henry Staunton
Legislation to immediately quash convictions of affected sub-postmasters in England and Wales
Stance as ‘anti-woke, Black woman’ seen as making her popular with predominantly white, older party membership
Business department releases own correspondence in wake of Staunton note on handling company’s funding requests
Henry Staunton hits back after business secretary accuses him of ‘seeking revenge’ over compensation for postmasters
Former chair says he was asked to delay payouts to sub-postmasters for sake of public finances
More than 900 sub-postmasters were convicted in cases involving data from the faulty Horizon IT system
Figures released by MPs shed new light on IT provider’s government business
Lawyers for sub-postmasters continue fight to clear names amid concern over progress on prime minister’s pledge
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