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Horizon Shortfall Scheme: issues under review

Information about issues that the independent Senior Lawyer (ISL) is currently reviewing.

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

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Horizon Shortfall Scheme: issues under review

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Sir Gary Hickinbottom is the independent Senior Lawyer (ISL) for the Horizon Shortfall Scheme (HSS).

He is reviewing and will continue to review issues affecting the HSS.

Published 16 December 2025

Last updated 20 May 2026 + show all updates

1. 20 May 2026

   Link to the independent Senior Lawyer's report on handling cases with no evidence of a shortfall added. The independent Senior Lawyer is also considering the issues of delays with HSS cases. 

2. 16 December 2025

   First published.