Committee publication · Correspondence · 28 April 2026
Letter from the Minister for Small Business and Economic Transformation relating to the GLO scheme and Post Office process review scheme closure, 21 April 2026
From: Business and Trade Committee
Inquiry: Post Office Horizon scandal: Justice for sub-postmasters
Summary
Minister Blair McDougall announces closure deadlines for two Post Office-related compensation schemes: the GLO Compensation Scheme (applications by 31 July 2026, formal closure 31 December 2026) and the Post Office Process Review scheme (closing to new applications 30 September 2026). The GLO scheme has received applications from 95% of eligible claimants and settled nearly 90% of claims since its March 2023 launch.
Key findings
- GLO Compensation Scheme: 95% of 492 eligible claimants have submitted full applications; nearly 90% of claims settled as of 21 April 2026
- Final GLO applications deadline set for 31 July 2026; scheme formally closes 31 December 2026
- Post Office Process Review scheme closes to new applications 30 September 2026; provides redress for losses from non-Horizon Post Office products, policies or processes
- Department has consulted claimants' legal representatives and Horizon Compensation Advisory Board on deadlines; will provide extra support for vulnerable claimants
- Follows earlier closures of Horizon Shortfall Scheme and Suspension Remuneration Review on 31 January 2026
Tone
ProceduralTopics
Key actors
Blair McDougall MP, Liam Byrne MP, Department for Business and Trade, Post Office Ltd, Horizon Compensation Advisory Board
Notable line
“… as of today, we have received full applications from over 95% of the 492 eligible claimants and have settled nearly 90% of all claims.”
Key Quotes
“… it is a priority of mine to bring justice and resolution to all victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal and put an end to the ongoing suffering they have endured over so many years”
“As we are nearing completion of the scheme, I am announcing today that any final applications must be submitted to the Department by 31 July 2026, ahead of the scheme formally closing on 31 December”
“PPR provides redress to postmasters for financial losses caused by other Post Office products, policies or processes”
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