Ministers were considering removing Paula Vennells from her role as CEO of the Post Office over concerns about her people management and a ‘lack of knowledge’, the Horizon IT inquiry has heard. Ms Vennells’ dismissal was discussed in a document prepared in February 2014 for a committee within the Department for Business and the shareholders … Read more
Witnesses to the Post Office investigation have shown a tendency to err on the side of caution when it comes to accusations. Pressured to name those responsible for failing to fulfill their duties, they will often struggle to recall or refuse to identify individuals. That was no problem for Paula Vennells, the former CEO. She … Read more
Ex-post boss Paula Vennells said she had ‘no one to blame’ but herself Lawyers for subpostmasters accused her of being “crazy and selfish.” Campaigner Alan Bates said she ‘probably enjoyed not having to know anything’ Disgraced former Post Office boss Paula Vennells yesterday admitted she had ‘no one to blame’ but herself as former deputy … Read more
In an emotional testimonial, Mrs Vennells said she “loved the Post Office” and “worked as hard as I could to deliver the best Post Office for Britain”. By means of Sarah Taaffe-Maguire, business reporter @taaffems Friday May 24, 2024 5:12 PM, UK Former Post Office boss Paula Vennells has admitted altering the legal document Royal … Read more
Paula Vennells appeared more concerned about the Post Office’s public image than what happened to sub-postmasters on her second day answering questions during the inquiry into the Horizon IT scandal. By means of Paul Kelso, business correspondent @pkelso Thursday May 23, 2024 10:47 PM, UK Paula Vennells’ first day in the witness box was memorable … Read more
Paula Vennells’ first day in the witness box was memorable for her tears and self-justifications as she faced public criticism for the first time in nine years, the second was less dramatic but more substantial. During her seven years as CEO, hundreds of sub-postmasters were sent to prison based on flawed evidence provided by the … Read more
Paula Vennells broke down in tears during her testimony on Wednesday Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters around the world Sign up for our free Morning Headlines email Ex-Post Office chief executive Paula Vennells has been accused by a union of crying “crocodile tears” as she struggled to answer questions … Read more
With protesters gathering and media cameras carefully positioned in the corner, one of the most important people in the entire Post Office Horizon IT scandal will spend three full days asking questions. Wednesday is the moment that the victims of the sub-postmasters, and probably everyone involved in the injustice at the post office over the … Read more
Paula Vennells will give evidence over three days to the inquiry, which starts this morning, with campaigners urging the ordained priest to take responsibility for widespread failings and a cover-up over the Horizon scandal. By means of James Sillars, business reporter @SkyNewsBiz Wednesday, May 22, 2024 1:38 AM, UK A victim of the Post Office … Read more
Paula Vennells described the cases of wrongly convicted subpostmasters as “deeply disturbing” in a 2013 email that was labeled the “smoking gun” of the scandal. In the email, the former CEO confirms that she has received and read important evidence about possible wrongful convictions, including that of a sub-postmaster who went to prison. “I just … Read more