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UK Scraps VAT on Sunscreen in Major Health Victory

In a major public health victory, the UK government has abolished VAT on sunscreen products. This landmark decision aims to increase affordability and accessibility, helping to protect millions from skin cancer and rare eye tumours.

Wetherspoon Boss Blasts 'Mad' VAT and Business Rates

JD Wetherspoon founder Tim Martin launches a fierce critique of the UK's tax system, arguing that pubs are unfairly burdened compared to supermarkets. He calls for tax equality to save the struggling industry.

Trump Slapped with £328m Fine in NY Fraud Case

New York's Attorney General Letitia James slams former President Donald Trump with a colossal £328 million penalty for decades of systemic financial fraud, marking a seismic legal and financial blow.

Police Probe Angela Rayner Over Property Tax Claims

Greater Manchester Police launches investigation into Labour Deputy Leader Angela Rayner over allegations of unpaid stamp duty and potential capital gains tax violations linked to her former council house sale.

Angela Rayner faces police probe over council house sale

Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner is under police investigation over the sale of her former council house amid allegations about her living arrangements and potential tax implications. The probe centres on whether she correctly declared her main reside

Deported fraudster jailed for £1.3m property swindle

Anopkumar Maudhoo, an illegal immigrant and serial fraudster, has been sentenced to six years for orchestrating a sophisticated property scam that netted over £1.3 million from victims across London and the South East.

SFO Drops Fraud Probe Into Construction Giant Hanson

The Serious Fraud Office has abruptly closed its criminal investigation into Hanson, one of the UK's largest construction material suppliers, without bringing any charges. The probe, which examined suspected bribery and corruption, has been shut down afte

UK Alert: 6 Dangerous Scams Targeting Your Family

Exclusive guide to the six most dangerous financial scams circulating in the UK. Learn how to protect yourself and vulnerable loved ones from sophisticated fraudsters. Essential reading for every household.

HSBC ordered to repay £50k after pensioner scam failure

A retired NHS nurse from London lost her entire life savings in an authorised push payment scam. The Financial Ombudsman Service has now ruled HSBC must refund Katrina Harrison £50,000 after the bank's security systems failed to prevent the fraud.

£500m benefit fraud by Brits living abroad exposed

Shocking Daily Mail probe reveals systematic abuse of UK benefits system with half a billion pounds claimed fraudulently annually by Britons living overseas. Ministers face urgent calls to act.

Angela Rayner Tax Row: PM Says It 'Doesn't Look Good'

Labour's Deputy Leader Angela Rayner faces intense scrutiny over allegations of tax avoidance and potential electoral law breaches connected to her former council house sale. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak declares the situation 'doesn't look good' as pressur

Rachel Reeves Backtracks on Labour's Tax Pledge

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces scrutiny after appearing to water down a key Labour manifesto promise not to raise major taxes, signalling a major shift in economic policy ahead of the general election.

Ex-NFL star Buster Skrine arrested in UK for fraud

Former NFL cornerback Darryl 'Buster' Skrine has been arrested in the UK on suspicion of fraud after allegedly using a counterfeit bank card. The ex-New York Jets and Chicago Bears player was held by police in Manchester.

Sydney mother accused of $1.2M NDIS fraud scheme

A Sydney mother stands accused of orchestrating a sophisticated fraud against the National Disability Insurance Scheme, allegedly siphoning over $1.2 million to fund an extravagant lifestyle of luxury holidays and designer goods while claiming carer payme

AI Voice Cloning Scams Sweep UK: How to Protect Yourself

Exclusive: A shocking new wave of AI-powered voice cloning scams is sweeping the nation, with criminals using deepfake technology to impersonate loved ones. Experts warn this sophisticated fraud is 'here to stay' as cases surge. Learn the red flags and ho

Florida CFO arrested for alleged Dogecoin theft

The Chief Financial Officer of the City of Orange County, Florida, has been arrested and charged with orchestrating a sophisticated scheme to steal and launder millions in Dogecoin cryptocurrency, according to local law enforcement.

RHOSLC's Jen Shah Begins 6.5-Year Prison Sentence

Real Housewives of Salt Lake City's Jen Shah reports to Texas prison to serve a 6.5-year sentence for her role in a massive telemarketing fraud scheme targeting elderly victims. Exclusive details on her sentencing and the show's future.

Made in Chelsea Star Jailed in £86m Art Fraud

Exclusive: Former Made in Chelsea star and art world prodigy Alexander 'Alex' Mytton has been sentenced to prison for masterminding a sophisticated £86 million forgery ring that duped elite collectors and shook the international art market to its core.

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