What's happened
Post Office chief executive to return part of bonus related to Horizon inquiry into wrongful convictions
Why it matters
The return of the bonus is significant as it acknowledges the mistakes made in linking significant bonus payments to work related to the miscarriage of justice, and highlights the ongoing fallout from the Horizon IT scandal.
What the papers say
The Times reports that the boss of the Post Office has said he will return the part of his bonus related to the inquiry into hundreds of wrongfully convicted postmasters. The Guardian and The Independent also cover the story, providing additional details about the return of the bonus payment and the ongoing inquiry into the Horizon scandal. The BBC News article offers similar coverage, focusing on the return of the bonus payment by the Post Office chief executive.
How we got here
The Horizon IT scandal led to hundreds of postmasters being wrongfully convicted, and the inquiry into the scandal has been ongoing. The return of the bonus payment is a result of procedural and governance mistakes made by the Post Office in linking significant bonus payments to work related to the miscarriage of justice.
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