More than 700 people were indicted on embezzlement and other charges by 2015, but the issue was later found to stem from flaws in Fujitsu's software.

The British government says it has agreed with Japanese electronics firm Fujitsu to discuss compensation for Post Office workers wrongly convicted due to a flawed accounting system.

Britain and Japan stressed the importance of free trade in talks in Tokyo on Friday amid an escalating battle of tit-for-tat tariffs between the United States and other countries under President Donald Trump.

British foreign minister David Lammy said on Friday that Japan could help Ukraine by ramping up economic pressure on Russia, adding that Tokyo and London had a shared interest in a rules-based world order.

Japan and Britain will continue to act together to uphold and reinforce the free, fair and rules-based international economic order,’ says Tokyo - Anadolu Ajansı

Economy and foreign ministers of Japan and Britain agreed Friday to promote free and open international trade at their first “two-plus-two” dialogue on economy held in Tokyo amid growing concern about U.

The new agreement promises to boost the UK- Japan's £27 billion a year trade relationship, with particular focus on defence and AI. It comes as Japan seeks reliable partners in the wake of Donald Trump's treatment of Nato allies over Ukraine.

Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani meets with British Foreign Secretary David Lammy in Tokyo - Anadolu Ajansı

British Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds, from left, Foreign Secretary David Lammy, Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya and Trade Minister Yoji Muto hold a joint announc

Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds announces a significant overhaul of the UK’s electric vehicle targets to keep Nissan’s manufacturing base in Britain, as ministers weigh flexible measures and potential fines reform.

The comments followed Japan and Britain's first 'two-plus-two' talks between the country's trade and foreign ministers.