Lotto conman repays cash but £1.25m missing
Edward Putman, who faked a £2.5m lottery win, has settled a £939k confiscation order. The Mirror reveals over £1.25m is still unaccounted for. Read the full investigation.
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Lottery fraudster still owes £1.25m after scam
Edward Putman, convicted for a £2.5m National Lottery fraud and a previous rape, has settled part of his confiscation order but over £1 million remains outstanding. Discover the full story.
Lotto conman's missing £1.25m angers victim
Edward Putman, jailed for a £2.5m lottery fraud, has settled a confiscation order but over £1m remains missing, leaving his rape victim furious. Read the full exclusive.
Lady Newlove, victims' commissioner, dies aged 63
Helen Newlove transformed personal tragedy into powerful advocacy for crime victims, becoming Victims' Commissioner and Conservative peer. Her legacy includes the 2024 Victims and Prisoners Act.
Costa del Sol becomes epicentre of global organised crime
The Costa del Sol, a favourite UK holiday destination, is facing a violent wave of organised crime, with murders and drug trafficking happening in plain sight. Discover the darker side of the sunny coast.
Fraudster's supercar collection heads to auction
A stunning collection of high-performance supercars seized from international fraudster Anopkumar Maudhoo will be auctioned off, including rare Lamborghinis, Ferraris, and Bentleys linked to his £1.3 million scam operation.
Woman detained after two toddlers found dead in Bristol
A 43-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two young children were found dead in a Bristol property. The suspect is currently being assessed under the Mental Health Act as devastated neighbours pay tribute.
Cannibal chef with kill list and grave jailed for 16 years
Anthony Gavin, a chef obsessed with cannibalism, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison after police discovered a chilling kill list and a freshly dug grave in woodland. The 43-year-old from Weston-super-Mare was convicted of preparing acts of terrorism
Labour pledges to scrap anti-strike laws in 100 days
Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson promises a Labour government will swiftly repeal controversial strike legislation and usher in a 'new chapter' of partnership with trade unions, marking a clear break from Conservative policies.
Met Police Chief Defends Social Media Arrests
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley defends the force's approach to policing social media, stating arrests for offensive online posts are necessary to protect public safety, even if it conflicts with absolute free speech.
Lords block government's controversial Bill of Rights
The government's plan to replace the Human Rights Act with a new Bill of Rights has been halted after the House of Lords refused to back it. Peers have sent the legislation back to the Commons, demanding significant changes.
Canberra Health staff told to bring their own toilet paper
The ACT Health Directorate in Canberra has sparked outrage after instructing employees to supply their own toilet paper, hand soap, and tea towels in a bizarre austerity drive. The move has been branded 'penny-pinching madness' by furious staff and union
Starmer's asylum shake-up to counter Farage threat
Sir Keir Starmer is preparing a major overhaul of the UK's human rights and asylum policies, including housing migrants in military barracks, in a strategic bid to counter the electoral threat from Nigel Farage's Reform UK and address internal party conce
Judge rejects Trump's bid to toss classified documents case
In a significant blow to Donald Trump, Judge Aileen Cannon has denied his motion to dismiss the Mar-a-Lago classified documents case based on the Presidential Records Act. The legal battle intensifies as the former president faces a sprawling 40-count ind
EU fines Google €250m for anti-competitive search manipulation
The European Union imposes a massive €250 million fine on Google for illegally demoting rival services in its search results, marking a major escalation in the bloc's crackdown on Big Tech dominance.
CPS Drops Charges Against Parliament Square Protesters
The Crown Prosecution Service has abandoned all charges against four individuals arrested under the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act 2023 during a protest in Parliament Square, marking a significant moment for civil liberties in the UK.
Judge Blocks Trump's Alien Enemies Act Immigration Order
A federal judge halts Trump's attempt to use a 1798 law to summarily deport migrants, in a major legal blow to his administration's immigration agenda.
Judge blocks Trump from deporting Tren de Aragua gang
A US judge has rejected Donald Trump's bid to invoke a 1798 law to deport members of the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, a group now linked to brutal crimes in the UK and across the US.
Lush Shuts All UK Stores To Protest Policing Bill
In a bold and unprecedented move, cosmetics giant Lush has closed every one of its 104 UK shops and halted online sales to protest the controversial Public Order Act, calling it a 'perilous' threat to the right to protest.
Graham Linehan Arrested at Heathrow Under Communications Act
Comedy writer Graham Linehan was detained by police at Heathrow Airport under the Malicious Communications Act, sparking immediate outrage from free speech advocates and reigniting the debate over UK police powers.
EU Declares Google Chrome a Monopoly in Landmark Ruling
In a historic antitrust verdict, the EU has ruled Google Chrome a 'gatekeeper' monopoly. Discover how this decision will break down its dominance and force Google to offer real browser choice on Android and Windows across Europe.
MP: OnlyFans is 'World's Biggest Pimping Operation'
A Conservative MP has launched a scathing attack on OnlyFans, labelling the subscription platform a 'global pimping empire' that exploits vulnerable women and fuels human trafficking. The incendiary remarks were made during a parliamentary debate on the O
Badenoch: ECHR 'Weaponised' Against UK National Interest
Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch has ignited a political firestorm, accusing activist judges of 'weaponising' the European Convention on Human Rights against British interests. Her hard-hitting speech at an Amnesty International event, which also took aim
Mother's fury as daughter's killer gets hospital order
A grieving mother condemns the justice system after her daughter's cannabis-addict boyfriend receives a hospital order for her brutal murder, strangled in a jealous rage in Greater Manchester.
Reece Walsh's Bizarre Toilet Water Act Stuns NRL World
Brisbane Broncos star Reece Walsh shocks the rugby league world with a bizarre pre-match ritual. The club breaks its silence on the viral video, revealing the prank that backfired and left fans utterly bewildered.
Jan Moore: Westminster's 'Accidental Architect' Dies at 73
Tribute to the pioneering Commons clerk Jan Moore, whose behind-the-scenes work was instrumental in shaping the UK's devolution settlements and modernising parliamentary procedures.
Ex-Minister: Labour Rights Plan Helps Foreign Criminals
Former Attorney General Sir Michael Ellis KC warns that Labour's plans to replace the Human Rights Act with a British Bill of Rights could create a 'lawyers' charter' and make it harder to deport dangerous asylum seekers, echoing Donald Trump's concerns.
US Open Fan Steals Child's Cap in Selfish Act
A US Open fan's disgraceful act of snatching a young boy's cap has sparked outrage. Discover the tennis player's response and the public backlash against the selfish spectator.
Court Sides With Protesters in Landmark Ruling Against Govt
In a major ruling for civil liberties, the Court of Appeal has sided with climate protesters, declaring that the government's guidance on what constitutes 'reasonable' protest was unlawful. The decision is a significant blow to the government's crackdown
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