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10,000 people yet to claim at least £10,000 as new service aims to help £500million has been set aside as compensation but fewer than 2,000 people have so far appllied Updated Dont miss a thing by getting the days biggest stories sent direct to your inboxInvalid EmailSomething went wrong, please try again later. Click here When you subscribe we will use the information you provide to send you these newsletters. Your information will be used in accordance with ourPrivacy Notice. Thank you...

BBC News By Jack Fenwick media captionAnthony Williams: “I had to make a choice between heating my flat or food." More victims of the Windrush scandal are receiving compensation, figures this week revealed, but is it time for a rethink of the scheme? For more than five years Anthony Williams was refused access to work, NHS services and welfare. He had to choose between heating his flat and buying food. During this period he developed a mouth infection and had to remove his own teeth. The for...

Windrush compensation scheme overhauled From: 14 December 2020 The Home Secretary has always been clear that she will listen to feedback to make the scheme as effective as possible so that everyone eligible for compensation receives the money they deserve. Individuals affected by Windrush will now receive a minimum of £10,000 compensation through the Impact on Life category once their claim has been approved. This is 40 times the minimum award currently available. This will be paid as a ne...