Windrush Day 2026: faster compensation and a Commissioner's push for change
As the nation marks Windrush Day, updated scheme rules promise quicker payments and priority for older claimants — but campaigners say justice remains incomplete.
Eleanor Whitfield
Writer ·
- Scheme rules updated in January 2026 to speed up payments
- Advance compensation now available at the review stage
- Priority for claimants aged 75 or over
- Additional compensation for certain financial losses
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