bereaved

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The government-backed bank has been accused of a series of errors dating back years, with some bereaved families saying they did not receive money that was rightfully theirs, according to reports in the Daily Telegraph.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The government has appointed a new chief executive and promised bereaved families compensation.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2026

The pair were the first of the bereaved families to give evidence to the Nottingham Inquiry on Tuesday.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

The inquiry was told the bereaved families had also raised concerns about when they were notified of the deaths of Barnaby, Grace and Ian.

From BBC • Mar. 20, 2026

The first one is the bereaved, the mother; she carries a small black jar.

From "The Handmaid's Tale" by Margaret Atwood