12 h. ago Soldier who stole more than £300,000 from the MoD to buy 'adult services' and a hair transplant is jailed

Staff Sergeant Andrew Oakes was in charge of a pre-signed military cheque book, which he used on 125 occasions to funnel cash into his own account.

Economics

68 h. ago Cash paid to ride Dumfries and Galloway Council buses wasn't banked for 10 months

An audit has revealed that when money was paid in, it went into the wrong bank account.

Economics

3 d. ago Martin Lewis issues warning to 300,000 UK households over hot water from end of June

Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis has issued a warning to over 300,000 households across the UK over their electricity meters - with people urged to act fast

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3 d. ago Martin Lewis issues warning as over 300,000 UK households could lose hot water access within weeks

A certain type of electricity meter is scheduled to switch off completely from June 30

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3 d. ago British woman facing death penalty in Bali for 'smuggling cocaine in Angel Delight packets' tells court 'I was framed'

Lisa Stocker, 39, told Denpasar central court that she was stitched up when she entered the island with £300,000 worth of cocaine disguised as the powdered dessert mix.

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3 d. ago Another drop in UK net migration in 2026 may cause labour shortages, says No 10 adviser

Prof Brian Bell says predicted fall to 200,000 people means retail, care and hospitality sectors may struggle to fill postsUK politics live – latest updatesUK net migration is expected to fall to 200,000 in 2026 with possible resulting labour shortages in the hospitality and retail sectors, an independent adviser to the government has said.Prof Brian Bell, the chair of the migration advisory committee, said the figure was then predicted to rise again to just below 300,000 in the medium term. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago Martin Lewis issues fake Winter Fuel Payment claims warning to all pensioners

The consumer champion also urged 700,000 pensioners to check if they are entitled to £4,300 income boost.

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4 d. ago Older people on a low income could boost State Pension payments before end of summer

Around 700,000 pensioners are eligible for a £4,300 annual top-up, but not claiming it.

Economics

4 d. ago Families urged to apply for cost of living cash worth up to £600

The Household Support Fund is a cost of living scheme that is run by local councils - it is a pot of cash awarded to local authorities, which they then distribute to residents

Economics

5 d. ago Motorists who make common 'hot weather' mistake could be slapped with fine

An expert has issued a stark warning to drivers about a little-known mistake many people make when driving, especially in the summer months, and the rule could see motorists hit with a hefty fine

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6 d. ago ‘I owed £300,000 in debts that weren't mine after my identity was stolen age 6’

A quarter of children will have their identities stolen before the turn 18, according to new research

Economics

6 d. ago Mum of two in tears as 'TikTok addiction' sends her to prison

Katherine Greenall, 29, spent a whopping £300,000 on TikTok tokens which she went on to gift to her favourite creators after she stole it from a St Helens business

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7 d. ago Family and friends of three Brits locked up in Bali jail over '£300,000 Angel Delight cocaine smuggling plot' say they are in 'deep shock' as they face death penalty

Jon Collyer, 38, and Lisa Stocker, 39, were arrested at Bali's international airport in February after they were allegedly caught with the narcotics inside the sachets of powdered dessert mix.

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8 d. ago Madeleine McCann update as officers embrace after concluding £300,000 search

It is now 18 years since the three-year-old's disappearance and police have been carrying out a number of searches this week

Economics

8 d. ago Fraudster jailed for stealing £330,000 worth of BOOKS and selling them on Amazon

Christopher Nunn, 42, swiped high-value titles on night shifts as a printer and sold them to pay off debts. The sentencing judge said the 200-year-old printing firm now had 'cages and cameras' instead of trust.

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8 d. ago Gardeners risk six months in prison and 'huge fine' for cutting hedge in June

Many people will have been out in the garden over the weekend, but there's a little known law that could see you hit with a hefty fine or even a prison sentence if you're not careful

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1 week ago Whistleblower sacked after accusing HS2 bosses of fraud for ignoring warnings about the true cost of the project wins over £300,000

Stephen Cresswell (pictured) raised concerns that the cost of the high speed rail line - which could end up landing the taxpayer with a bill of more than £80billion - was being 'actively misrepresented'.

Economics

1 week ago UK households urged to apply for new £300 cost of living payment

The money is being issued as part of the Household Support Fund, which is a pot of cash that is distributed by local councils to struggling or vulnerable residents

Economics

1 week ago Serious Fraud Office investigates solar firm paid £400 million by council after its owner blew £150m of company cash on luxury lifestyle including £14m yacht, and £9m private jet

The Serious Fraud Office has launched a probe into an alleged £400 million fraud against Thurrock Council by a Dubai-based solar tycoon who spent almost half of it funding his luxury lifestyle.

Economics

1 week ago Morgan Wallen’s London Show Gets 300,000 Ticket Requests for 3,000

Morgan Wallen’s London Show Gets 300,000 Ticket Requests for 3,000-Seat Venue  107.9 Coyote Country

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