'Chaotic' Post Office should be removed from Horizon scandal compensation process, MPs demand
Thursday, 7 March 2024 The Post Office should be removed from involvement in the Post Office Horizon scandal compensation processes, a committee of MPs has demanded.
MPs including shadow environment secretary Victoria Atkins, shadow foreign secretary Priti Patel and Tory party leader Kemi Badenoch have turned out in Westminster to offer their support to the farmers protest. Thousands of farmers arrived at the event in a convoy of tractors before joining a huge rally attended by celebrities including Andrew Lloyd-Webber and Jeremy Clarkson. The plans introduced by Labour in last month's Budget to impose inheritance tax on farms worth more than £1 million have sparked fury among rural communities. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Law ministry has drafted legislation to modernize the definition of 'offices of profit,' aiming to prevent the disqualification of Members of Parliament. The.. IndiaTimes
The Indian government is planning to replace a 65-year-old law that disqualifies Members of Parliament (MPs) for holding "offices of profit." The proposed.. IndiaTimes
Details of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, also known as the assisted dying bill, have been revealed. The proposed legislation for England and Wales, brought by Labour MP Kim Leadbeater, specifies that adults wishing to end their own life must have less than six months to live, be mentally competent, and be physically able to take the prescribed medication themselves. MPs will be asked to vote on the bill on 29th November. Report by Jonesia. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
As the world is facing a second Donald Trump term, German MPs speak with Euronews about the biggest challenges Europe could face and the future of the transatlantic relationship.
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At least eight convictions predating the Horizon Post Office scandal are being looked at by the body investigating potential miscarriages of justice, Sky News.. Sky News
The Post Office has announced that 115 larger crown branches - those owned by the company directly - could close with the possible loss of hundreds of jobs. Sky News
Alan Bates says he wrote to Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer twice last month to set a deadline for compensation for the victims of the Horizon IT scandal. But the former subpostmaster says he has "never received a response". Report by Brooksl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
A secret audio recording obtained by ITV News has revealed Post Office boss Paula Vennells was told directly about problems with the Horizon system and warned not to cover them up. In a meeting with..
Channel 4 News has obtained covert recordings, dating back to 2013, where forensic accountants from Second Sight describe how the Post Office and Fujitsu knew their IT system could change..
Chair of the Business and Trade Committee Liam Byrne tells Krishnan Guru-Murthy that there should be a police investigation after Channel 4 News revealed a series of recordings from 2013 of Post Office..
Post office savings schemes like KVP and POMIS do not offer 80C benefits. Mahila Samman Savings Certificates offer no tax benefits. Time Deposit Account rates... IndiaTimes
Government updates small savings schemes rates quarterly. 5-year Post Office Time Deposit (POTD) rates remain steady. Banks offer tax-saving benefits on 5-year... IndiaTimes
Despite being a non-constitutional post, the office of deputy prime minister has seen sporadic occupancy, spanning a mere decade out of the 75 years since... Zee News
Thursday, 7 March 2024
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