FCA investigates WH Smith over £600m accounting error
City watchdog makes inquiries into WH Smith accounting blunder that wiped £600m off value. Retailer shifts focus to travel hubs after high street sale.
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WH Smith CEO quits after major US accounting blunder
WH Smith's CEO steps down immediately after a £50m accounting error in its North American division slashes profits and wipes nearly £600m from market value. Discover the full story behind the retail giant's crisis.
WH Smith CEO quits after US profit warning
WH Smith CEO Carl Cowling steps down following a £50m US accounting error. Interim leader appointed as profits plummet. Read the full story on the retail giant's crisis.
WH Smith CEO steps down in US accounting probe
WH Smith CEO Carl Cowling resigns after a Deloitte probe uncovers a £50m profit overstatement in its US division. The group issues another profit warning. Read the full story.
Chess star falsely declared dead in social media scandal
Former world chess champion Vladimir Kramnik faces widespread condemnation after incorrectly announcing the death of streamer Daniel Naroditsky, sparking outrage across the chess community.
BT engineer error causes false paedophile accusations
A catastrophic broadband installation error by a BT engineer led to three people being wrongly investigated for child sex offences after internet connections were accidentally crossed.
B&M Finance Chief Quits After Accounting Blunder
B&M's finance director resigns following a significant accounting error that forced the retailer to issue a profit warning and wiped millions from its market value.
Madeleine McCann impersonator charged with stalking
A Polish woman who falsely claimed to be missing Madeleine McCann now faces criminal charges for allegedly stalking a British teenager in a disturbing online campaign.
Man wins £10k over false paedophile accusations
A man falsely branded a paedophile by his neighbour has been awarded £10,000 after secretly filming the relentless harassment campaign against him in a landmark legal victory.
B&M profit warning after accounting error
B&M's finance director warns of significant profit impact following a serious accounting error that's rocked the discount retail giant, sending shares tumbling.
Celebrity Death Hoaxes Target Taylor Swift and Tom Cruise
A wave of malicious death hoaxes has swept through social media, falsely claiming the deaths of global superstars including Taylor Swift, Tom Cruise and Loose Women's Denise Welch. Learn how to spot these dangerous fake news stories.
Trump's false war resolution claims exposed by fact-checkers
Fact-checkers dismantle Donald Trump's extraordinary assertion that he single-handedly resolved multiple international wars during his presidency, revealing a pattern of historical revisionism.
Woman arrested for alleged swatting of Charlie Kirk
Bethany Terrill faces federal charges after allegedly falsely reporting undocumented immigrants at Charlie Kirk's home in what authorities describe as a swatting attempt against the conservative speaker.
Trump EPA Chief Faces Criminal Charges in New York
Former Trump administration EPA head David Samson faces criminal prosecution in Manhattan for allegedly making false statements to Congress about his communications with Trump allies.
Ricky Hatton death rumours: Boxing legend confirms hoax
Former world champion boxer Ricky Hatton has been compelled to deny false reports of his death after a malicious online rumour sparked widespread concern among fans and the boxing community.
Diane Keaton Death Hoax: Actress Alive Despite Rumours
Oscar-winning actress Diane Keaton becomes latest celebrity targeted by false death rumours circulating online, with representatives confirming she's very much alive.
Navy veteran charged with impersonating federal agent in TN
A former US Navy serviceman faces serious charges after allegedly posing as a federal agent and attempting to recruit individuals for a fictitious government agency in Tennessee.
MoJ fails to file receipts for £1.1bn spending
Shocking audit reveals Ministry of Justice failed to provide receipts for billions in taxpayer money, raising serious questions about financial oversight.
Starmer's Brexit bombshell: Secret evidence revealed
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer has published explosive evidence exposing what he calls the Conservative government's 'false promises' on Brexit, revealing internal documents that challenge official claims about the deal's benefits.
MAGA teen arrested for kidnapping hoax
Texas teenager and social media influencer Caden Speight faces serious charges after allegedly fabricating his own kidnapping in a desperate bid for online attention, wasting valuable police resources.
Hiker charged over false rescue claim in New Mexico
A 29-year-old hiker has been charged with false reporting after triggering an extensive rescue operation in New Mexico's challenging Rio Grande Gorge.
MAGA influencers falsely blame Antifa for Bondi attack
Conservative social media personalities face backlash after spreading baseless claims linking anti-fascist groups to Sydney shopping centre attack that left six dead.
Funeral director admits 35 fraud charges preying on families
A funeral director has pleaded guilty to 35 counts of fraud and false representation after systematically deceiving bereaved families across the UK in a shocking breach of trust.
Model jailed for £3m NHS fraud exposed at festival
Jasmine Allchurch, 33, sentenced to prison after fraudulent £3 million negligence claim against NHS was uncovered when she was photographed dancing at festival despite claiming severe injuries.
Abbie Chatfield's Partner Faces Defamation Lawsuit
Reality TV star Abbie Chatfield's boyfriend Adam Hyde confronts serious legal action after being accused of making defamatory statements about another individual, sparking controversy in the entertainment industry.
Madeleine McCann impersonator faces criminal charges
A Polish woman who falsely claimed to be missing Madeleine McCann faces criminal proceedings after Kate McCann took legal action against the elaborate deception that gained international attention.
American bartender's double life as drug trafficker exposed
Exclusive: Norwegian authorities reveal how former US college football player Robert Yarber lived under false identity for years while working as popular bartender before prison sentence for drug trafficking.
NHS Doctor's False Flag Claims Spark Investigation
An NHS doctor's explosive allegations about the Manchester synagogue incident have ignited fierce debate, with medical authorities launching an immediate investigation into the controversial claims.
Pregnant mother jailed after bodycam exposes police lies
A pregnant mother-of-three faces prison after bodycam footage revealed she fabricated serious allegations against police officers during a domestic incident in West Yorkshire.
Ricky Hatton death rumours debunked by police
Boxing legend Ricky Hatton has been forced to deny false death rumours after police statements sparked confusion among devastated fans worldwide.
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