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Guidance

HSS fixed sum offer permission to appeal process: tariff of reasonable legal costs

This guidance sets out the legal costs we will cover for the Horizon Shortfall Scheme (HSS) fixed sum offer permission to appeal process.

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The government has agreed to meet the reasonable legal costs of postmasters seeking permission to appeal through the Fixed Sum Offer (FSO) Permission to Appeal process.

This guidance sets out the tariffs used to calculate these costs. It has been agreed by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) with legal advisers known to represent eligible claimants.

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Published 20 May 2026

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2026-05-20 09:30
First published.