Mr Lewis wrote to Nationwide to complain again in January this year, and said that: “The accusation that I was in receipt of the cheque (no proof) has caused me to lose sleep, suffer depression ...

Everyone else may have to wait a fair bit longer. Nationwide has stated: "All other payments will be made by cheque. Cheques will be sent by 14 May 2025. "They must be paid in by 1 January 2026 to ...