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The Great British Post Office Scandal | 115
Jul 22, 2024
Discover how the UK Post Office system covered up glitches, blaming small shop owners for losses. Follow the fight for justice by a team of owners, journalists, and a TV producer, exposing the biggest government scam in UK history.
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- The scandal exposed the UK Post Office's mistreatment of subpostmasters and their reluctance to address software issues.
- Public outrage and media coverage led to legal battles, accountability calls, and reforms for subpostmaster victims.
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