Sat, 04 Oct 2025

Sat, 04 Oct 2025 Harrods sets aside more than £60m for abuse compensation

The Met Police says 146 people have come forward to report a crime in their investigation into the decease ex-owner of the luxury department store.

* Harrods has set aside over £60m in a compensation scheme for alleged victims of historical abuse by former owner Mohamed Al Fayed.
* The scheme provides up to £385,000 per claimant and is open until March 2026.
* Over 100 employees have joined the scheme since its launch in March, with more than 100 expected to make claims.
* Each eligible claimant will receive general damages of £200,000, with the option for additional compensation up to £185,000.
* Harrods recorded a £34.3m loss in its latest full year accounts due in part to the scheme.
* To be eligible, claimants must prove they were subject to sexual assault and/or wrongful testing while working at Harrods, and that the company is liable.
* Accepting compensation will waive the right to pursue further action for damages.
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