Yup
The Post Office has spent
over ÂŁ600 million on contracts with Fujitsuto continue using the controversial Horizon IT system, with costs extending until at least March 2026. A further ÂŁ41 million was agreed to extend the contract for another year until March 2027.
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Key details regarding costs:
Contract Value: The Post Office is "shackled" to the system, paying over ÂŁ600m to Fujitsu, largely because they do not own the core code.
Ongoing Costs: A ÂŁ41 million extension was added in late 2025 to keep the system running until March 2027.
Compensation Costs: Separately, over ÂŁ1 billion has been paid out in compensation to over 7,300 victims of the scandal as of June 2025.
The system has been in place for over a decade despite being identified for replacement.