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Horizon Shortfall Scheme

Information relating to the Horizon Shortfall Scheme (HSS) for postmasters affected by shortfalls related to previous versions of Horizon.

• From: Department for Business and Trade and Post Office
• Published: 16 December 2025
• Last updated: 20 May 2026 — See all updates

Independent Senior Lawyer

• Horizon Shortfall Scheme: contacting the independent Senior Lawyer
  • 16 December 2025
  • Guidance
• Horizon Shortfall Scheme: independent Senior Lawyer scope of work
  • 16 December 2025
  • Guidance
• Horizon Shortfall Scheme: issues under review
  • 20 May 2026
  • Guidance
• Independent Senior Lawyer's review of unevidenced shortfalls process
  • 20 May 2026
  • Independent report

Scheme information and processes

• Shortfall Evidence Process Guidance
  • 20 May 2026
  • Guidance

Your data

• Horizon Shortfall Scheme: privacy notice
  • 11 October 2024
  • Guidance

Published 16 December 2025

Last updated 20 May 2026 + show all updates

1. 20 May 2026

   'Shortfall Evidence Process Guidance' and 'Independent Senior Lawyer's review of unevidenced shortfalls process' added to page.

2. 16 December 2025

   First published.