US Demands Repayment in Minnesota Healthcare Fraud
The Trump administration is demanding repayment of hundreds of millions in a massive Medicaid fraud scheme in Minnesota, with potential losses reaching billions. Read the full investigation.
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Swindon Council pays £138k after own vans clamped
Swindon Borough Council has paid £138,000 in fines after its own highway maintenance vans were clamped outside its offices. Deputy leader calls it 'not our finest hour'. Read the full story.
Fake nurse jailed for 40 months after £173K fraud
A fraudster who posed as a nurse for four years, risking patient safety and earning nearly £173,000, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison. Read the full investigation details.
Fake nurse jailed for 40 months after £173k fraud
A man who stole a nurse's identity to work in six care homes for four years has been sentenced to 40 months in prison. Read the full investigation details.
$1bn Minnesota Welfare Fraud Scandal Exposed
A billion-dollar fraud spree has shattered Minnesota's famed social safety net, with funds for hungry children funding luxury lifestyles. Discover the full story.
Judge overturns $7.2m fraud conviction, sparks fury
A Minneapolis judge has overturned a jury's guilty verdict in a $7.2 million Medicaid fraud case, igniting fury among jurors and politicians. The AG has appealed.
Welsh village divided over English housing swap claims
Plaid Cymru councillors face backlash over claims English families are swapping council homes to move to Welsh village Aberffraw, creating tensions over housing and language.
Council Tax to Rise 5%: How to Cut Costs
Millions face a 5% council tax hike next year, adding £114 to typical bills. Discover actionable ways to reduce your payments and challenge your band.
Mum and autistic son's 6-year council house battle
Judith Mackay and her autistic son have waited over six years for a council house while living in a damp, mice-infested rental. Read their heartbreaking story and the council's response.
Sydney public housing demolished for affordable units
Carolyn Ienna's 30-year Sydney home demolished as NSW replaces public housing with affordable units. Explore the impact on social housing stock and resident displacement.
1 in 4 UK Card Users Hit by Fraud: Gen Z at Risk
A new study reveals a quarter of UK credit card users faced fraud in the past year, with Gen Z most vulnerable. Discover essential tips to protect your finances this holiday season.
Reform UK Council Paints School Lines at Closed Site
Kent County Council admits error after painting 'School Keep Clear' markings outside school closed for nine years. Local councillor calls situation 'a farce' as party claims wider savings.
Birmingham approves Druids Heath estate demolition
Birmingham City Council approves controversial plan to demolish 1,800 homes in Druids Heath, offering homeowners market value plus 10% while residents fear being priced out of their community.
Fortune Teller Arrested in £35m Fraud Scheme
A self-proclaimed fortune teller has been arrested in Australia, accused of orchestrating a massive £35m fraud operation targeting her local community. Discover the full story.
Barangaroo's 'Poor Doors' Segregate Affordable Housing Residents
Exclusive investigation reveals luxury Sydney development segregates affordable housing residents, forcing them to use inferior back entrances while wealthy neighbours enjoy premium facilities.
Millions Could Claim Council Tax Refunds - Check Now
Shocking investigation reveals millions of British households may have overpaid council tax and could be entitled to refunds worth thousands. Find out if you're affected and how to claim.
Travel agent jailed for £60k holiday fraud scam
Zahra Rachid, 38, sentenced to 21 months for defrauding customers through fake holiday bookings while running Manchester travel agency.
Council's £10,000 property licence blunder exposed
A devastating administrative error by Westminster Council left a landlord facing a £10,000 bill after officials mistakenly revoked her property licence. The shocking case exposes serious flaws in local authority licensing systems.
NHS radiographer fraud for board game collection
A senior NHS radiographer has been convicted after fraudulently claiming nearly £7,000 in expenses to pay off debts accumulated from his compulsive board game collecting habit.
Britain's prefab revival: Councils turn to pod homes
Eleven UK councils are embracing radical prefabricated housing estates as temporary solutions to combat soaring homelessness and migrant accommodation pressures. Discover how this post-war approach is making a surprising comeback.
Brighton's radical reverse Right-to-Buy housing plan
Brighton & Hove Council launches groundbreaking scheme to repurchase former council homes, tackling the city's severe social housing crisis head-on with a reverse Right-to-Buy initiative.
Wolf of Wall Street Duo's £400m Pension Scam Exposed
Shocking investigation reveals how financial advisors, inspired by 'Wolf of Wall Street', masterminded a £400m pension scam targeting vulnerable UK retirees through the Harlequin property scheme.
Zurich's housing cooperatives solve Europe's homes crisis
Discover how Zurich's innovative housing cooperatives offer a blueprint for tackling Europe's deepening housing crisis through community-led solutions and sustainable urban planning.
Council quashes £150 fine for coffee down drain
A London council has been forced to overturn a controversial £150 penalty issued to a woman for disposing of coffee grounds down a drain, in a case that sparked widespread criticism of jobsworth enforcement.
Ex-council leader jailed for £188k romance fraud scam
Ex-council leader Simon Tuck, 51, convicted of orchestrating sophisticated romance fraud across multiple dating platforms, stealing nearly £200,000 from victims in elaborate con.
Man sleeps in wheelchair for 18 months in mouldy flat
A disabled grandfather reveals his heartbreaking ordeal of sleeping upright in his wheelchair for over a year due to mould-infested council accommodation deemed unsafe by authorities.
Reform UK banned from Kent council over filming incident
Reform UK politicians have been barred from a Kent council building after a controversial video showed party members filming inside, raising questions about political access and conduct.
Liverpool's Bold Solution to UK Housing Crisis
Liverpool is pioneering a radical approach to the housing emergency, championing social rent as Westminster's policies continue to fail. Discover how one city is fighting back against soaring costs and deepening inequality.
Kent Council Explodes in Jackie Weaver-Style Budget Clash
Dramatic footage reveals councillors trading furious insults during heated budget debate, echoing infamous Jackie Weaver Handforth Parish Council clash.
Martin Lewis council tax advice could save you hundreds
Money Saving Expert founder Martin Lewis explains how millions of Brits could be paying hundreds less in council tax - and how to challenge your band.
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