Trump pardons exec in $1.6bn fraud case
Donald Trump grants clemency to David Gentile, GPB Capital founder, who was serving a seven-year sentence for a massive $1.6bn fraud scheme. Explore the details and implications.
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Budget Motability cuts follow rightwing campaign
Chancellor Rachel Reeves targets Motability scheme in budget welfare cuts after social media campaign against 'free luxury cars'. Changes could affect 300,000 disabled users.
Mother sentenced in $1.1m NDIS fraud laundering scheme
Angelina Deliciso, 48, with IQ of 71, helped launder $1.1m in NDIS fraud through brown paper bag handouts. Sentenced to 18-month community correction order.
Brazil cracks down on $4.8bn fuel tax evasion scheme
Brazilian authorities launch a major operation against a massive tax evasion and money laundering network in the fuel sector, with links to a powerful crime syndicate. Discover the international implications.
Reeves to axe £300m Motability tax breaks
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to remove £300m in tax relief from the Motability scheme, impacting car costs for disabled people. Learn the full details and implications.
Motability PIP Update: £3,000 VAT Threat Sparks Fury
Campaigners warn Chancellor Rachel Reeves' potential VAT plans for the Motability scheme could add £3,000 to car costs, stripping freedom from disabled people. Read the latest.
Former TV Anchor Sentenced to 10 Years for Covid Fraud
Former Arizona newscaster Stephanie Hockridge sentenced to decade in prison for multi-million dollar PPP loan fraud scheme. Discover how she exploited pandemic relief funds.
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.
Ponzi fraudster appeals 14-year sentence for $34M scam
Chris Marco appeals his 14-year sentence for a $34 million Ponzi scheme. Discover how he swindled investors and the legal battle ahead. Read the full story.
Disability Activist Alice Wong Dies Aged 51
Acclaimed disability rights activist and author Alice Wong, a 'luminary of the disability justice movement', has died. Discover her powerful legacy and vision for a more inclusive world.
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.
Motability Scheme Faces Overhaul: PIP Changes Loom
Exclusive: The government considers tightening Motability eligibility rules amid concerns the scheme is 'unsustainable', potentially affecting thousands of disabled drivers across the UK.
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.
Half of inactive UK youth classified as disabled
Groundbreaking research reveals nearly 50% of young Britons not in work or education are officially classified as disabled, with mental health conditions being the primary factor. Experts warn of a growing crisis affecting a generation.
Motability scheme reforms announced for disabled drivers
Work and Pensions Secretary reveals significant reforms to the Motability scheme, addressing vehicle shortages and improving support for disabled people across the UK.
Motability car scheme overhaul: What disabled drivers need to know
Exclusive: The Motability car scheme for disabled people is undergoing significant reforms following a government review. Discover how these changes could affect thousands of recipients across the UK.
Albanese's housing help backfires as prices surge
The Prime Minister's flagship home buyer scheme has produced disastrous unintended consequences, with Australian property prices surging at their fastest rate since the pandemic property boom, leaving aspiring homeowners worse off than before the interven
Scottish recycling scheme branded 'national embarrassment'
Exclusive: Senior SNP figure Fergus Ewing launches blistering attack on Scotland's botched recycling scheme, blaming Sturgeon and Slater for £300M 'fiasco' that threatens businesses and jobs.
DWP Launches Major PIP Benefits System Review
The Department for Work and Pensions has launched a significant review of Personal Independence Payment assessments that could transform how millions of disabled Britons receive support.
Wetherspoon pays £25k for disability discrimination
JD Wetherspoon has been ordered to pay over £25,000 in compensation after a pub manager subjected an employee with cerebral palsy to humiliating treatment, in a landmark disability discrimination case.
State ministers threaten NDIS boycott in Butler clash
State and territory disability ministers are threatening to boycott crucial NDIS reform talks with Health Minister Mark Butler over what they call 'unacceptable' federal government tactics.
Motability Scheme Misuse Revealed in Benefits Crackdown
Exclusive investigation reveals widespread misuse of disability vehicles as government considers major reforms to benefits system. Are vulnerable people being unfairly targeted?
NDIS cuts trap disabled Australians in hospital beds
Vulnerable Australians with disabilities are becoming trapped in hospital wards for months due to National Disability Insurance Scheme funding cuts, creating a healthcare crisis and human rights concern.
Lee Anderson Proposes Scrapping PIP Benefits System
Conservative Deputy Chairman Lee Anderson sparks controversy with bold plan to replace PIP with tailored support system, claiming current benefits 'not fit for purpose' and creating 'perverse incentives'.
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.
DWP Motability changes spark disabled transport fears
Major changes to the Motability scheme could leave disabled people without vital transport as the DWP introduces stricter PIP assessment rules. Find out how this affects you.
HSBC sued over Bernie Madoff profits in major lawsuit
HSBC confronts explosive legal action alleging the banking giant knowingly profited from Bernie Madoff's notorious Ponzi scheme while ignoring clear warning signs in the largest fraud in Wall Street history.
Dad would trade places with disabled son in seconds
Father Michael McGlade shares his emotional journey caring for his severely disabled son Riley and makes a desperate appeal for better disability support in the UK.
HSBC sued for £1bn over Madoff fund collapse
Global banking giant HSBC confronts massive legal action from investors who lost millions in Luxembourg-based fund Herald Luxembourgh, connected to Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme.
Wheelchair users fight patronising attitudes daily
An eye-opening exploration of the daily microaggressions and condescending attitudes wheelchair users face, and why changing social perceptions matters more than pity.
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