The UK Government announced on 22 October 2026 new measures for postmasters affected by the Horizon and Capture scandals. New deadlines were set for the two remaining postmaster redress schemes: the Capture Redress Scheme would close to new applications on 31 March 2027, and the Horizon Convictions Redress Scheme would close to new submissions on 31 July 2027.

As of 30 September 2026, approximately £1,731 million had been paid to over 14,000 claimants under Horizon redress schemes, with 87% of Horizon claims received settled, the department said. Over £9 million had been paid to Capture redress scheme claimants. Post Office Minister Kate Dearden said the government remained committed to fair, comprehensive and timely redress.

New independent review routes were also announced for the Horizon Shortfalls Scheme: one later in October 2026 for postmasters told there was insufficient evidence for a fixed sum offer, and one in November for those who had accepted fixed sum offers and believed their claims were undervalued. An independent investigation into pre-Horizon software was confirmed, following a select committee recommendation. Registration remained open for the Horizon Family Members Redress Scheme, with claims processing expected to begin in early 2027, and the Restorative Justice programme was confirmed as fully operational.