https://www.theguardian.com/law/2026/apr/06/compensation-victims-crime-capped-great-britain-lifetime-care. "A 30-year freeze on compensation for #victims of #crime should be lifted, #campaigners have said, adding that the maximum of £500,000 is insufficient to plan for a #lifetime." The sum should at least be raised to account for #inflation, surely?
Compensation for crime victims capped in 1996 not enough, say campaigners

Figures suggest if £500,000 limit set for Great Britain 30 years ago was adjusted for inflation the maximum would be more than £1m

The Guardian