20 h. ago NBA superstars and mafia among 31 arrested as part of major illegal gambling crackdown in United States

Chauncy Billups, Terry Rozier and Damon Jones are among those detained in separate, but related, cases

Events

69 h. ago Takeaways from AP report on a Chicago raid that signals a major escalation of immigration crackdown

A raid last month in Chicago has signaled a sharp escalation in the White House’s immigration crackdown and ratcheted up tensions in a city already on edge

Politics

3 d. ago UK city votes to HIKE parking fees for bigger cars in major crackdown inspired by Europe

A UK city has voted to raise parking fees for larger cars in a major crackdown inspired by similar moves in Europe. The move is the first of its kind in the UK to approve higher charges for SUVs and other big vehicles. Cardiff councillors have approved a new 10-year parking plan that will make...

Politics

8 d. ago Major fat jab crackdown as potentially deadly fake 'Triple G' jabs flood the UK

Early indications suggest retatrutide is twice as effective as existing drugs at helping users slim but it is still in clinical trials and has not been approved for clinical use anywhere in the world.

Events

1 week ago Majorca in major tourism crackdown with ban on party boats among strict rules

The much-loved Spanish resort will ban party boats, youth hostels and more tourist rentals as the crackdown comes following protests against over-tourism earlier this year

Society

1 week ago Council announces 'major crackdown' on 'tenancy fraud' in £3m homelessness drive

Other measures include giving £550,000 to homeless charities

Economics

2 w. ago Protesters backing Palestine Action vow ‘major escalation’ in campaign amid crackdown

Defend Our Juries brand home secretary’s plan to give police greater powers to restrict protests an ‘extraordinary new affront to democracy’

Events

3 w. ago Blue Badges stripped from tens of thousands of Brits in major new crackdown

The government has revoked at least 22,000 blue badges issued to people with mobility or other disabilities who had since died as part of a record-breaking anti-fraud campaign, officials said

Politics

3 w. ago European giants set to face Celtic and Rangers in Glasgow with NO away fans after major UEFA crackdown

CELTIC and Rangers are set to face Roma in the Europa League with no away fans in Glasgow, with UEFA ready to throw the book at the Italian giants. Both the Old Firm clubs are due to host the Serie A side in the Europa League this season within a month - with Roma due...

Sport

3 w. ago Thousands of illegal Spanish tourist flats shutdown in major crackdown

In a crackdown against unregulated tourist accomidation, the Spanish government have removed over 50,000 flats on booking platforms, and are turning them into residental properties instead

Events

4 w. ago 'Cutting edge' AI robots crackdown on four major benefits and save Brits £480million

The Government said it was using “cutting-edge artificial intelligence and data tools” to help detect fraud on Covid loans, wrongful pension payments and people planning to illegally sublet social housing

Economics