[ad_1] There have been 983 convictions - 700 of which were privately initiated by the Post Office - linked to the faulty Horizon IT programme.People whose convictions are quashed can apply to the Overturned Convictions Scheme, whether or not they are in the GLO group. It is this scheme that the government has taken over responsibility for from the Post Office.A total of 111 people have had their convictions overturned
[ad_1] Zoe ConwayEmployment correspondentBBCDelivery driver Cian says it is his duty to speak out although he fears losing his jobPizza Hut workers are accusing a franchise of ''blatantly unlawful'' behaviour alleging it has altered timesheets, docked wages and stopped payments per delivery.Glenshire Group which runs all 22 Pizza Hut delivery outlets in Scotland has been served with a grievance by the Unite union on behalf of drivers who claim they
[ad_1] President Donald Trump has threatened to impose tariffs of 25% on US imports from countries that purchase oil from Venezuela.Trump described the move as a "secondary tariff" aimed at punishing the Latin American country "for numerous reasons", including allegedly "purposefully" sending gang members to the US.Separately, Trump suggested he was softening his plans for tariffs on imports from other countries, saying he "may give a lot of countries breaks".Markets
[ad_1] The prime minister has said he is "deeply concerned" about the closure of Heathrow Airport as a result of a power cut caused by a fire at a nearby electrical substation.Sir Keir Starmer told the BBC "there are questions" for bosses of the UK's largest airport to answer over the 18-hour long closure on Friday, which disrupted the journeys of some 200,000 passengers.On Monday, Heathrow defended its decision to
[ad_1] Supermarket chain Morrisons is to shut 52 cafes and 17 convenience stores, putting hundreds of jobs at risk.The retailer will also close a number of in-store services, including some meat and fish counters, pharmacies and all its market kitchens in an attempt to redirect cash to other parts of the business.It is expected the cuts will be rolled out over the next few months.The retailer has come under significant
[ad_1] Disney's live-action version of the classic fairy tale Snow White has topped the North American box office chart despite a slew of underwhelming reviews.The movie has taken an estimated $87.3m (£67.5m) globally during its opening weekend, according to Box Office Mojo. Almost half of that figure came from North America.But it is below expectations for a film that reportedly cost more than $270m.The reworking of the 1937 feature length
[ad_1] Getty/Dave BenettRum is one of Jamaica's biggest exportsRum is a key part of Jamaica's cultural identity, but what exactly makes a rum Jamaican?That question is at the centre of a dispute that is continuing to rumble on the Caribbean island, as some producers wish to strengthen rules on what can, and cannot, be called "Jamaica rum".In October of last year, Jamaica's Intellectual Property Office (JIPO) approved amendments to the
[ad_1] Ben King and Robin Levinson KingBBC NewsReporting fromLondon, UK and Toronto, CanadaWatch: Key moments on Mark Carney’s journey from banker to Canada's PMThe former Bank of England boss, Mark Carney, became Canada's prime minister after he was sworn in this month. Now he will fight to stay in the job after calling a snap general election which will see Canadians go to the polls on 28 April. Carney was
[ad_1] Laura KuenssbergPresenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurakBBCIn a discussion ahead of next week's statement, the chancellor hints at a more guarded approach amid global uncertainty - and issues a warning.A thick skin is a must for our top politicians. There's rolling news, nonstop social media and public scepticism. Add in the battle with the country's deep and persistent problems. And these days the problems include constant and very real global
[ad_1] Laura KuenssbergPresenter, Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg•@bbclaurakGetty ImagesChancellor Rachel Reeves has ruled out "tax and spend" policies, signalling that she will neither raise taxes nor government budgets in her critical Spring Statement next week.Speaking in a BBC documentary, The Making of a Chancellor, Reeves also warned that the government could not afford the kinds of spending increases seen under the last Labour government.She is expected to make cuts to some
