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Post Office scandal: Horizon IT system still causing shortfalls

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79% Informative

Almost seven in 10 sub-postmasters have experienced an "unexplained discrepancy" on Horizon IT system.

Almost all reported shortfalls in their accounts and resolved them by using branch's money.

Survey by YouGov suggests faults remain in newer versions of the accountancy system still used by the Post Office .

Inquiry into Post Office scandal resumes on Monday and will focus on how the company operates.

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84

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85

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28

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semi-formal

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English

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49

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short-lived

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