32 h. ago Wannabe scammer, 26, who pretended to be Home Office fraud expert to con elderly couple out of £4,000 is jailed

Abdi Ali (pictured), of the town of Northolt, Ealing, called a woman in her eighties, of Maidenhead, Berkshire, in September 2023, pretending to be a Home Office employee called 'Jason'.

Society

33 h. ago Nursery finance manager who made up businesses and faked invoices to steal more than £200,000 from her work is jailed

Kerry McGavigan, 37, of Leigh-on-Sea, Essex, was arrested in July 2024 and subsequently charged with three counts of fraud by false representation.

Economics

36 h. ago Wannabe scammer, 26, who pretended to be Home Office fraud expert to con elderly couple out of £4,000 is jailed

Abdi Ali (pictured), of the town of Northolt, Ealing, called a woman in her eighties, of Maidenhead, Berkshire, in September 2023, pretending to be a Home Office employee called 'Jason'.

Society

3 d. ago Scotland facing 'water scarcity' after dry weather as SEPA urges businesses to take action

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has warned that early signs of water scarcity are emerging across Scotland, with businesses being urged to take action now to manage their water use.

Transport

3 d. ago Sepa warns of early signs of water scarcity as dry spell continues

Environment watchdog warns businesses to take action to manage their usage

Events

4 d. ago Cowboy builder who left massive hole in woman's house despite charging her £17,000 when his firm was about to go bust avoids jail

Gary Roberts, 60, signed a contract promising to complete an extension to the rear of the female's property, Chester Magistrates' Court heard.

Economics

5 d. ago Stress Awareness Month 2025: 5 expert tips for managing workspace anxiety and work related stress causes

Small changes can make a difference in reducing stress and improving your well-being 😰

Economics

6 d. ago What is Marine Le Pen guilty of in National Rally embezzlement case?

The far-right leader has been banned from running for office for five years after an EU parliament fake jobs scamAfter a nine-week trial, the French far-right leader Marine Le Pen was this week found guilty of the embezzlement of European parliamentary funds through a fake jobs scam of an unprecedented scale and duration. She was banned from running for office for five years with immediate effect, which could prevent her making a fourth bid for the French presidency in 2027.She has said she will appeal against the verdict and sentence, which also included a four-year prison term – with two years suspended and two to be served outside jail with an electronic bracelet – and €100,000 (£84,000) fine. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Thieves and Wooster! Bad butler jailed for stealing more than £200,000 worth of jewellery and luxury goods from his employer

Andrew Stothard, 42, of Market Place, Hull, admitted theft, fraud by false representation and money laundering. He was jailed for three-and-a-half years at Swindon Crown Court this week.

Events

1 week ago Pippa Middleton's creche plans slammed by highways bosses who say it will clog roads

Pippa's hedge fund manager husband James Matthews, 49, bought rural Bucklebury Farm with his business partner James Murray for £1.3m in March 2021.

Politics

1 week ago Harrods worker who stole £15,000 of designer handbags is spared jail...by judge who agrees 'London is too  expensive for him to make ends meet'

Marco Taffoni took at least six Bottega Veneta handbags while working at the iconic store between November 2023 and July 2024, and made up to £5,000 selling them on.

Economics

1 week ago Dumfries and Galloway nursery to close due to 'financial circumstances'

Kelton Nursery in Castle Douglas is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year but will close for good in April.

Politics

2 w. ago Burglary gang that stole £447,000 by targeting GP surgeries, care homes and hospices for bank cards is jailed

Ringleaders Darren Wykes, 46, and George Quinn, 57, carried out 46 'sneak in' burglaries over a two-year period.

Events

2 w. ago Debt: 13 expert management and consolidation loan tips for help with bad credit on Debt Awareness Week 2025

Experts share their practical steps to help you take control of your finances 💰

Economics

2 w. ago Tinder fraudster, 35, who was jailed after swindling women he met online out of £80,000 fleeced ANOTHER woman out of £50,000

Peter Gray, 35, was jailed for 56 months last year for defrauding four women out of about £80,000 by making loan applications in their names.

Economics

2 w. ago Romance fraudster jailed after swindling woman he met on Tinder out of £50,000

A judge said Peter Gray had duped the victim into believing they were in a loving relationship before she was fleeced to the tune of £50,000.

Economics

2 w. ago Dad who drank too much water in hospital died after suffering 'water intoxication'

Sean O’Donnell's family have settled a High Court action over the business manager’s death at the hospital five years ago.

Events

3 w. ago Brit mum 'being fed rats' in Thai jail says £2,000 benefit scrounging claims are false

A British TikToker who says she is being 'fed rats' in a hell-hole Thai prison has revealed that claims she scrounged £2,000 a month in benefits to live abroad are false

Economics

3 w. ago E2E 100 Female: how Universal Partners are empowering entrepreneurs and driving global success

Universal Partners is a leading financial services firm specialising in cross-border payments and bespoke risk management services. They offer personalised, flexible solutions for women-led businesses, ensuring they have the financial tools to scale and succeed in an increasingly global economy

Politics

3 w. ago Man City fan jailed for causing more than £10,000 of damage to police car amid wild celebrations after 2023 Champions League final

A Man City fan who caused more than £10,000 worth of damage to a police car while celebrating the club's historic Treble triumph has been jailed.

Sport