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Sky News
a day ago
- Business
- Sky News
Post Office scandal: Compensation scheme for Capture victims announced
The government has announced a compensation scheme for postmasters who suffered financial shortfalls due to a faulty Post Office IT system that preceded the Horizon scandal. The Capture software was a faulty computer system used by postmasters in more than 2,000 branches in the 1990s. It comes as Sky News revealed that a damning report into the system has been unearthed after nearly 30 years and could help overturn criminal convictions. 1:49 In a statement, the government said it would "provide fair compensation" for those who suffered financial shortfalls due to the Capture software between 1992 and 2000. The scheme is expected to open for applications in Autumn 2025 and will have an "initial phased rollout" for 150 claimants to ensure the process is "fair, proportionate and accessible before wider implementation". Post Office minister Gareth Thomas said: "We are committed to delivering fair and swift redress for all postmasters affected by Post Office software failures. "Today's announcement represents another important step in righting the wrongs of the past and rebuilding trust in the Post Office." 11:28 The government said all eligible claims will be reviewed by an independent panel of experts operating entirely separately from the government. It said the panel will take a holistic view of each claim, avoiding drawn-out legal processes and providing fair redress even where evidence is low. It will also use a balance of probabilities standard of proof, recommend appropriate payment levels and provide claimants the right to appeal in certain circumstances.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
LIST: USPS Hawaiʻi hiring events
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Interested in a job with the United States Postal Service? Visit one of the job fairs and open houses throughout Hawaiʻi. US Postal Service improving security at Windward Oahu branch Starting June 12, on Kauaʻi and Maui, USPS will host multiple open houses and hiring events. Get a chance to meet with local postmasters and supervisors, who will provide information about the Assistant Rural Carrier and Rural Carrier Associate positions currently available and help candidates apply onsite. They are also hiring for those positions in locations throughout Hawaiʻi. View the full list of events here: Open House When: Thursday, June 12, 2025, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: Kahului Post Office, 105 Aalele Kahului, HI Lihue Night Market When: Saturday, June 14, 2025, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m. Where: Lihue Night Market (outdoor event), Kress Street, Lihue, HI Open House When: Tuesday, June 17, 2025, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Where: Lihue Carrier Annex, 3230 Kapule Hwy, Lihue, HI Hiring Event When: Thursday, June 26, 2025, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Where: Pukalani Post Office, 55 Pukalani St. (Pukalani Shopping Center), Makawao, HIFor more information and to apply online, visit the USPS website. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
