A managing director at the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has been awarded damages after a tribunal ruled that he was wrongfully dismissed for charging £11,700 to a corporate credit card. The director had incurred the charges while staying at a prestigious hotel following the theft of his wallet. The U.K. judge criticized CPPIB for its actions, indicating that the dismissal was unjustified. In a related matter, the Post Office disclosed that it spent £23.6 million on external legal advice regarding compensation schemes in the year ending August 31. Additionally, the Post Office's CEO acknowledged that attempts to secure a pay rise appeared 'very poor.' An Bord Pleanála also faced scrutiny for incurring a significant legal bill related to a severance deal with a former employee.