Thousands of people are believed to be entitled to a share of £2.6 million in government money, but many have not yet received what they are owed. One issue highlighted is that fewer than half of those due refunds or compensation have been paid.

The reports point to a payments process in which eligible individuals may need to come forward or be identified before money can be distributed. While the overall amount and the proportion paid are described, details such as the specific scheme, who qualifies, or how claimants can check eligibility are not provided in the information available from these excerpts.

Across the sources, the key focus remains that a substantial sum remains unpaid and that awareness is low, with thousands not knowing they may have a claim. The coverage emphasizes the gap between the number of people owed money and those who have actually received compensation.