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House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement

Group Litigation Order (GLO) and Post Office Process Review (PPR) Scheme Closure

21 April 2026 · Department for Business and Trade

Proposed by Blair McDougall Lab East Renfrewshire

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At a glance

Key points

  • The final applications to the GLO scheme must be submitted by 31 July 2026.
  • The GLO scheme will close on 31 December 2026.
  • The PPR scheme will close to new applications on 30 September 2026.

Issue summary

The statement discusses the progress and nearing completion of the Group Litigation Order (GLO) Compensation Scheme for Post Office Horizon Scandal claimants, as well as the upcoming closure date for both the GLO and Post Office Process Review (PPR) schemes.

Action requested

The Minister announces that final applications to the GLO scheme must be submitted by 31 July 2026, with the scheme closing on 31 December 2026. Additionally, the PPR scheme will close to new applications on 30 September 2026.

Key facts

  • As of today, over 95% of eligible claimants have submitted full applications for the GLO Compensation Scheme.
  • The GLO scheme is set to close on 31 December 2026 with final applications due by 31 July 2026.
  • The PPR scheme will close to new applications on 30 September 2026.
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