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UK.gov withholds £10M payment from Capita over pensions project fiasco, as dispute continues

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July 9, 2026

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UK.gov withholds £10M payment from Capita over pensions project fiasco, as dispute continues

After CEO promised 'flagship use-case' for AI, retired scheme members still struggling to make ends meet, MPs hear

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