Worker overpaid £17k after payroll issues

Payroll problems mean one lucky government worker was overpaid by more than £17,000 - but they'll now have to repay the money.

The figure has been revealed in a Freedom of Information request about the new payment system for public sector staff.

It was brought in last September - and the largest overpayment was £17,217.85.

In its response, the Cabinet Office says the cash is being repaid back to the government.