Post Office considered asking Computer Weekly to review Horizon IT system
Post Office directors considered whether Computer Weekly could carry out an independent review of the investigation into its controversial Horizon system.
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Post Office directors considered whether Computer Weekly could carry out an independent review of the investigation into its controversial Horizon system.
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