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Speaking in the village where Alan Bates first began his campaign for justice 15 years ago, Mr Hollinrake continued: “We have to go through a process, we believe in the rule of law – lots of people in this room, and other people, have not had the benefit of the …

Port Office bosses raked in almost £20million while their IT system ripped subpostmasters’ lives apart, it has emerged. Analysis of company accounts reveals five bosses took home almost £19.4million over 24 years. Paula Vennells, who headed the organisation between 2010 and 2019, earned £5.1million during her tenure. She refused to …

UK households have lost £230 from their bank accounts in a cruel cost of living blow amid April’s price hikes. Broadband, mobile and phone bills are rising, as well as TV subscriptions, water bills and also council tax too – not to mention car tax. “If you stay with your …

Martin Lewis fans are rushing to stock up on a household item before a price rise from April. Mr Lewis has urged households to stock up on stamps from the Royal Mail before the price of first class and second class stamps rises next month. One Twitter/X user got in …

Martin Lewis has issued a warning over the rising cost of stamps – as Money Saving Expert explains: “You’ve got less than a week left.” The ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show and BBC Sounds podcast host has called on UK households to stock up before the April hike. MSE …

Martin Lewis has explained the “only” energy tariffs he’d consider ahead of an April price cap change. The ITV The Martin Lewis Money Show star and BBC Sounds podcast host spoke out on his latest podcast episode ahead of the new price cap. Speaking out to energy customers across the …

A former Hull sub-postmaster wrongly jailed in the Horizon scandal says she is still made to feel like she is a criminal as she fights for compensation. Janet Skinner is one of several in the region who say they are “more frustrated than ever” about delays in getting what they …

Martin Lewis has urged people to “bulk buy” a £1.25 household staple ahead of April. The ITV star spoke out on Money Saving Expert, his financial website and consumer champion blog, where he warned over stamp price hikes. Mr Lewis said: “For years, every time stamps go up in price …

Prince William has found an unexpected friend in the Royal Family during a tough few weeks, says a Royal expert. The Duke of Cambridge and Queen Camilla are now “closer than ever”, looking after the Crown following recent health scares within the family. On Monday, Prince Charles and the Queen …

Kate Middleton released her edited Mother’s Day family portrait having ‘bowed to pressure’ from internet ghouls pumping out wild conspiracy theories about her health because of a lack of support from aides, royal experts said today. Buckingham Palace has been accused of handling the scandal ‘appallingly’ and failing to protect …