Emma Simpson
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I'm one of the BBC's Business Correspondents in the Business & Economics Unit at New Broadcasting House.
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Joined January 2011
Another sub-postmaster has died before getting compensation. The family of Jonathan Armstrong are speaking for the first time on @BBCBreakfast and story here 👇🏻Heartbreaking to hear what they have been through.
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The widow and daughter of Jonathan Armstrong tell the BBC about the toll the Horizon scandal took on his health.
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On Carnaby street for BBC News at One, talking about Black Friday. And along comes top retail expert @Savvy_Catherine doing her shopping. Shame we couldn’t do a double act on air. We always have plenty to talk about!
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Delighted to reveal this morning that 92 year old Betty Brown has settled her claim for compensation. She’s on @BBCBreakfast too
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"I can settle up my affairs. I can turn the heating up full blast, and that will be wonderful," 92-year-old Betty Brown told the BBC.
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What a wonderful @BBCRadio4 Desert Island Discs with @reallorraine Loved the stories and the music. A trailblazer for Scottish women in broadcast news.
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Why is orange juice going up in price? A rise of 134% since 2020 for typical own label 1 litre carton. Great read from @faisalislam 👇
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Butter, chocolate, coffee and milk have all seen prices rocket. Tracing back through the story of one particular supermarket staple begins to explain why
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PO scandal victim, Janet Skinner, has finally had her offer of compensation - it's 15% of what she had claimed for. She cried when she got the letter. I've been to Hull to speak to her for @BBCBreakfast
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Janet Skinner had a neurological collapse and was temporarily paralysed after her final court hearing.
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The boss of Aldi warns food prices could rise if Gov adds more costs to retailers in Budget. Says higher taxes have already "rippled through" to the shelf across the sector.
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Giles Hurley says the chancellor must consider "very carefully" any policies that raise business costs.
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Starts with victims and family members being invited to share their views on what programme should include. This was one of the recommendations from the public inquiry's first report. Meetings with RCJ in September and October in Belfast, Glasgow, Cardiff and London.
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A restorative justice programme is being launched for victims of the Post Office scandal. It's being run by the Restorative Justice Council and funded by DBT, Post Office and Fujitsu.
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Entertainer founder gives toy shop chain to staff
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The toy retailer's 1,900 workers will get a share of profits and a say in how the business is run.
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The Post Office Inquiry publishes the first part of its final report tomorrow. A big moment for victims.
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Sub-postmasters look forward to the first part of a report into the Horizon IT scandal being published.
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Marks & Spencer has re started online orders after cyber attack. Standard delivery only for now. Click and collect will resume in coming weeks.
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Horizon Compensation Advisory Board has published a response to weekend comments by Sir Alan Bates on his “take it or leave it” offer. 👇🏻
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Remember the data breach last June when Post Office accidentally leaked personal details of postmasters? Compensation now been agreed with payouts underway. https://t.co/CxAprUTc2m. .
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Hundreds of sub-postmasters had their names and addresses accidentally published online last year.
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TV piece is on BBC World News where the CEO also talks about navigating tariffs and calls for Europe to follow the US on closing duty free tax loophole to create a level playing field for retailers.
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It's 50 years today since Zara opened its first store. I've been given access to its HQ, to see how the fashion is created and talk to the boss of its parent company, Inditex.
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We go behind the scenes of the company's headquarters
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Gearing up for supermarket price wars on @BBCnews at 6 with the help of @kientan74 to cut through the noise.
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A day to remember for @chrish9070 @SeemaMisra7 and @CastletonLee getting their OBEs at Windsor Castle.
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This is a wonderful listen from @CarolineWyatt and @CliveMyrieBBC The stories and the music.
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