12 h. ago ‘Something has gone very wrong’: how the carers scandal was exposed

A Guardian investigation revealed how hundreds of thousands of people were plunged into debt – and some criminalised – for looking after their loved onesOne February afternoon in 2016, Sir Robert Devereux, at the time the most powerful official in the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP), was stopped by a junior colleague as he walked through the car park of a civil service office in Preston, Lancashire. Was he aware, the worker asked, about the problems with carer’s allowance?Devereux, on a flying visit to the DWP outpost, asked for details and promised to look into it. A few days later, Devereux’s office received a long and detailed note, complete with 80 anonymised case studies, setting out how years of shortcomings in the administration of the carer’s allowance benefit had wasted millions of pounds of taxpayers’ money and inflicted untold hardship and misery on thousands of unpaid carers. Continue reading...

Politics

15 h. ago Old Leatherman mystery could be solved as experts expose troubling probe into America's real

In a startling twist in the riddle, the man who led that investigation has come forth to reveal explosive details about its flaws.

Events

27 h. ago Private investigator reveals how a TOOTHBRUSH can prove if your partner is cheating

British private investigator Paul Jones has warned that there is one sign, often overlooked by suspicious spouses, that could be an indication of adultery, reported The Mirror.

Economics

28 h. ago Liverpool Adelphi hotel incident LIVE: Large police presence at historic building

Police, forensics teams and ambulance crew are at the Adelphi Hotel in Liverpool city centre following a major incident - eyewitnesses said the reception was filled with emergency services

Society

31 h. ago Watch: Crash investigators reveal San Diego plane hit power lines before smashing into houses

Investigators looking into the deadly San Diego private plane crash have revealed the jet smashed into power lines before it crashed into a house on Thursday (22 May).

Events

5 d. ago Palm Springs IVF clinic bombing suspect identified as 'angry pro

The bizarre motivation behind the accused bomber of an fertility clininc in Palm Springs, California, has been revealed by investigators - Guy Edwards Bartkus was a 'pro-mortalist'

Events

6 d. ago Revealed: European ‘green’ investments hold billions in fossil fuel majors

Exclusive: Funds with names such as ‘Sustainable Global Stars’ have stakes in some of the world’s biggest pollutersEuropean “green” funds holding more than $33bn of investments in major oil and gas companies have been revealed by an investigation, despite fossil fuels being the root cause of the climate crisis. Some of these investment funds used branding such as Sustainable Global Stars and Europe Climate Pathway.Over $18bn was invested in the five biggest polluters: TotalEnergies, Shell, ExxonMobil, Chevron and BP. These topped a 2023 Carbon Majors ranking for oil and gas production among shareholder-owned firms. Other investments by funds following EU sustainable finance disclosure regulations (SFDR) included those in US fracking company Devon Energy and Canadian tar sands company Suncor, the investigation by Voxeurop and the Guardian found.A Legal & General Investment Management (LGIM) fund called Europe Climate Pathway had $88m invested in Shell, BP and TotalEnergies. In to...

Economics

6 d. ago Paquetá betting rules case is taking physical and mental toll, reveals West Ham’s Potter

FA inquiry into Brazil midfielder has lasted over two years‘Stress, pressure, can manifest itself,’ warns managerGraham Potter has revealed the investigation into whether Lucas Paquetá breached betting rules is taking its toll both mentally and physically on the West Ham player.The Football Association’s inquiry into allegations Paquetá deliberately got himself booked in four matches, which he denies but which could leads to his being banned for life if found guilty, has lasted more than two years. Continue reading...

Politics

7 d. ago Coming together the discuss the future of Scotch whisky in changing times

We welcomed around 70 guests from across the whisky industry and its supply chain earlier this month to discuss “The future of Scotch whisky in changing times”. The event was hosted by Scottish family business McLaren Packaging, in association with The Scotsman, at the stunning Barnbougle Castle on Dalmeny Estate in Edinburgh.

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8 d. ago How Britain's wokest prison has been taken over by paedophiles who prey on white collar criminals in reign of terror

An investigation into HMP Five Wells dubbed 'HMP Woke' has revealed that the state-of-the-art jail has been overrun by rapists and child abusers.

Events

9 d. ago Chelsea: Enzo Maresca delivers Nicolas Jackson verdict and reveals plan to investigate discipline problem

Discipline has been a massive issue for Blues this season having picked up more yellow cards than any other Premier League side

Events

9 d. ago Revealed: The 'vulnerabilities' of the Bayesian superyacht and investigators' minute

The 184ft vessel capsized off the coast of Sicily last August killing seven including its British billionaire owner Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah.

Events

1 week ago Jamie Oliver hits back at claims his ready meals are 'dangerously' high in salt

An investigation by Action on Salt, a group of leading academics, revealed that the TV cook's offerings were some of the worst offenders.

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1 week ago Three care home deaths on same night that sparked manslaughter investigation and arrest were tragic coincidence, police reveal

The emergency services rushed to the care home that caters for dementia sufferers in Swansea after three residents were found dead in their rooms.

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2 w. ago Investigators reveal disturbing new detail from Hudson River helicopter crash that killed six in NYC

Haunting new details have emerged of the last moment of a helicopter before it crashed into New York's Hudson River - killing a family of five and the pilot. 

Events

2 w. ago Major UK hotel chain ditches some of its free activities for guests

The major hotel brand, which has 16 adults-only properties across the UK, now charges for archery, crossbow and axe throwing.

Politics

2 w. ago Jennifer Aniston intruder investigated for STALKING as police reveal chilling new details

The LAPD Threat Management Unit is 'investigating' the man that allegedly crashed his car through the gates of Jennifer Aniston's Bel Air home for stalking.

Events

3 w. ago Which? investigation reveals the major hotel chains that give guests the least time in their rooms

Which? looked at check-in and check-out times across 10 major hotel brands, including easyHotel and Mercure.

Events

3 w. ago Hotel shrinkflation scandal as major chains charge extra to check in before 5pm

An investigation into the check-in and check-out times of a number of major hotel chains including Britannia, easyJet Hotels, Mercure, Holiday Inn and Travelodge found guests had as little as 17 hours in their room

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3 w. ago Private investigator reveals the unlikely phone app that can expose your cheating partner

Instead of heading straight to WhatsApp, the notes app, or your phone's camera roll, London-based private investigator Aaron Bond recommends investigating your spouse's Clubcard use.

Economics