Most subpostmasters say Horizon IT system still causing shortfalls

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Thousands of Post Office subpostmasters said they have still witnessed unexplained problems on the Horizon IT system over the past four years. It comes amid the start of the final phase of the inquiry into the Post Office scandal surrounding the Horizon system, which saw hundreds of subpostmasters prosecuted after Fujitsu’s faulty Horizon system made it appear as though money was missing at their branches. YouGov also found that 49% of sub-postmasters were “dissatisfied” with how the Horizon system still operates. Schemes to compensate affected subpostmasters include the overturned convictions scheme for those who had convictions quashed, the group litigation order Scheme, which will provide a £75,000 top-up for 555 former subpostmasters who won their lawsuit but received relatively small payouts, and the Horizon shortfall scheme for subpostmasters affected but not covered by these two schemes, who will also receive a £75,000 payment.