"Reckoning Resumes: The Post Office Scandal Unraveled"

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An inquiry into the British Post Office scandal, where over 900 branch managers were wrongly convicted due to a faulty computer system, has resumed. The scandal, involving the Horizon IT system, led to bankruptcies, broken lives, and even suicides. Momentum for compensation and clearing names has grown, with the government planning to set aside £1 billion for victims. A television docudrama and public outrage have fueled support for the former postmasters, leading to a swift response by lawmakers. The inquiry aims to identify those responsible, while police are investigating potential fraud and perjury charges.
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