Post Office scandal victim dedicates OBE to 'sub-postmasters we have lost'

Post Office scandal victim dedicates OBE to 'sub-postmasters we have lost' Betty Brown, the oldest surviving victim of the Post Office Horizon IT scandal, will receive an OBE at Windsor Castle today. Brown was one of hundreds of sub-postmasters wrongly accused of stealing, and was forced out of her County Durham branch in 2003 - despite her and her late husband spending more than £50,000 of their savings to make good on losses which didn't exist. The award "won't be a Betty Brown medal," the former sub-postmaster said, but will be for "all the sub postmasters that we have lost". The Horizon IT system was responsible for more than 900 sub-postmasters being wrongfully prosecuted because of it providing incorrect information. Thousands were forced to make up for the alleged losses at their branches across the UK. More than a billion pounds has been paid out in compensation to victims of the scandal, according to the government. 21 minutes ago Post Office Inquiry Post Office Ltd Share Save Why thousands of stock trades tied to Trump are raising eyebrows The BBC's Michelle Fleury looks at trades disclosed by the president. Business 'I sold it for over £1k': Swatch launch sparks 'chaotic' scenes Some shoppers have been trying to resell a new line of watches priced at £335 each for up to £16,000. Business Watch: BBC goes undercover at mini-mart selling drugs BBC UK editor Ed Thomas confronts a shopkeeper secretly filmed selling cannabis and cocaine to one of our researchers. Business How could the Iran war affect fizzy drinks in the UK? The BBC's Emma Simpson explains why fizzy drinks, salad and meat could be affected by the Gulf conflict. Business Watch: How oil and gas prices are pushing up the cost of living From fuel to mortgages, the BBC looks at how oil and gas prices could push up the cost of living. Business Churchill's granddaughter happy with his picture being replaced on £5 note Emma Soames rejected Nigel Farage's statement that the currency change was "wokery". Business Bank of England chief 'shocked' at Mandelson emails The Bank governor criticised emails between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein during the financial crisis. Business Watch: 'Mind-blowing' - BBC correspondents react as OBR releases Budget details early In the lead up to the Chancellor delivering her Budget, the Office for Budget Responsibility published their report early in error. Business 'I think it's just easier to stay with the same energy provider' Almost half of household electricity customers in Northern Ireland have never switched from the largest supplier, Power NI. Business Moment 'air scooter' fails Channel crossing attempt The drone-like contraption flew from Sangatte and neared the cliffs of Dover before splashing down. Business 'We bought our first home with another couple' Two couples struggling to afford London prices bought a flat together. Add two babies and how is it going? Business BBC correspondent questions Trump over US beef exports The UK says it w