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Victims of Horizon IT Scandal Secure £10 Million Settlement

11/4/2025

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Sir Alan Bates, a claimant in the Horizon IT scandal, has reached a multimillion-pound settlement with the UK government.
The settlement followed Bates' campaign for justice for more than 900 post office operators, and he said the offer was 49.2% of a £10 million claim.
The government confirmed the settlement and said it has paid over £1.2 billion to more than 9,000 victims, and a public inquiry found at least 13 suicides.

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Sir Alan Bates, a claimant in the Horizon IT scandal, has reached a multimillion-pound settlement with the UK government.
The settlement followed Bates' campaign for justice for more than 900 post office operators, and he said the offer was 49.2% of a £10 million claim.
The government confirmed the settlement and said it has paid over £1.2 billion to more than 9,000 victims, and a public inquiry found at least 13 suicides.