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Harrods

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September 2026

  1. Survivors' lawyers say Al Fayed claims could reach £150m as talks stall

    KP Law, representing more than 275 alleged survivors, said settlement talks with Harrods and the Fayed estate had stalled pending litigation involving the estate.

    Lawsuit filed Mohamed Al Fayed and HarrodsUnited Kingdom, EnglandReported by Retail Gazette

May 2026

  1. Harrods redress scheme has fully compensated more than 75 Al Fayed abuse survivors

    Harrods' compensation scheme for people abused by former owner Mohamed Al Fayed reports 259 survivors in the process, with more than 75 fully compensated and nearly 200 claims pending. Police and the IOPC continue separate inquiries into enablers and past police handling.

    Settlement United KingdomReported by Malay Mail (AFP)

  2. Dozens compensated under Harrods scheme as watchdog probes five officers

    More than 75 claimants had been fully compensated with about 200 claims still pending, while the police watchdog investigated five current and former Met officers over past handling of complaints.

    Settlement Mohamed Al Fayed and HarrodsUnited Kingdom, EnglandReported by Arab News

March 2026

  1. Police question three women as suspects in Al Fayed enabling investigation

    The Met questioned three women under caution over alleged trafficking and facilitating offences linked to Al Fayed; no arrests were made and 154 people had come forward.

    Investigation Mohamed Al Fayed and HarrodsUnited Kingdom, EnglandReported by Express & Star (PA)

September 2025

  1. Harrods moves to remove Egyptian Hall busts of Al Fayed

    Harrods applied for planning permission to remodel its Egyptian Hall, removing sculptures of its former owner after feedback from survivors.

    Policy change Mohamed Al Fayed and HarrodsUnited Kingdom, EnglandReported by Retail Gazette

August 2025

  1. Nearly 150 people report allegations against Al Fayed to police

    The Metropolitan Police said about 146 people had come forward since its new investigation began and that it was examining people who may have enabled the alleged abuse.

    Investigation Mohamed Al Fayed and HarrodsUnited Kingdom, EnglandReported by The Standard (Hong Kong, Reuters)

July 2025

  1. More than 100 join Harrods redress scheme as it widens to Fayed's airline

    Over 100 people had registered for the Harrods scheme, which was extended to former staff of Al Fayed's private airline and runs until March 2026.

    Settlement Mohamed Al Fayed and HarrodsUnited Kingdom, EnglandReported by Retail Gazette

March 2025

  1. Harrods launches compensation scheme offering up to £385,000

    Harrods opened a redress scheme for people alleging abuse by Al Fayed, offering up to £385,000 plus treatment costs; survivors' lawyers criticised the store's control of the process.

    Settlement Mohamed Al Fayed and HarrodsUnited Kingdom, EnglandReported by The New Arab

  2. Harrods proposes six-figure settlements to alleged Al Fayed victims

    Harrods set out proposed payouts for claimants, with higher awards linked to agreeing to a psychiatric assessment.

    Settlement Mohamed Al Fayed and HarrodsUnited Kingdom, EnglandReported by Retail Gazette

January 2025

  1. Police watchdog oversees probe into Met's handling of 2008 Al Fayed complaints

    The Independent Office for Police Conduct began overseeing an investigation into how the Metropolitan Police dealt with complaints against Al Fayed in 2008.

    Investigation Mohamed Al Fayed and HarrodsUnited Kingdom, EnglandReported by ITV News

October 2024

  1. Harrods says it is settling more than 250 claims

    Harrods said it was in the process of settling over 250 claims from people alleging abuse by its former owner and was reviewing whether any current staff were involved.

    Settlement Mohamed Al Fayed and HarrodsUnited Kingdom, EnglandReported by Retail Gazette

September 2024

  1. Dozens of women accuse Al Fayed; Harrods apologises

    Lawyers said 37 women had made allegations against Al Fayed, who died in 2023, and the store's current owners apologised for failing employees.

    Allegation Mohamed Al Fayed and HarrodsUnited Kingdom, EnglandReported by Al Jazeera

  2. BBC investigation alleges Mohamed Al Fayed raped and assaulted Harrods staff

    A BBC documentary and podcast reported allegations from former female employees that the late Harrods owner sexually assaulted or raped them, and that the company failed to intervene.

    Allegation Mohamed Al Fayed and HarrodsUnited Kingdom, EnglandReported by Malay Mail (AFP)