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Met Police Analyse 10,000 Docs in Banker Murder Probe

EXCLUSIVE: Scotland Yard detectives are scouring over 10,000 documents and financial records in a massive investigation into the brutal murder of City banker Anthony Sootheran. New details emerge in the complex case.

FBI Releases Mugshot of US Fugitive Captured in UK

Exclusive details emerge as FBI releases the mugshot of American fugitive Tyler Robinson, captured by UK police in a Surrey raid. The 33-year-old was wanted for a string of alleged financial crimes across the US.

Paralegal's £5.6m property empire on a £60k salary exposed

Exclusive investigation reveals how a young Sydney paralegal on a modest salary allegedly built a multi-million pound property portfolio through undisclosed loans and creative financing, dodging stamp duty and raising serious money laundering concerns.

FCA: UK Finance's Old Tech Poses 'Significant' Risk

The UK's Financial Conduct Authority has raised a major red flag, revealing that a large portion of the nation's finance sector is dangerously reliant on outdated technology, posing a severe threat to operational resilience and consumer protection.

Ex-Wife of £146m Fraudster Has Mansion Seized

The ex-wife of disgraced lawyer Timothy Schools, who masterminded a £146 million fraud, has been stripped of her Lake District mansion. Discover how the proceeds of crime were traced to her property in this shocking financial scandal.

UK Phone Shops Lock Doors to Tackle Soaring Thefts

Faced with a dramatic surge in violent robberies, major UK mobile phone retailers are implementing a radical new security protocol: keeping their doors locked during business hours. This desperate measure highlights a growing crisis for high-street retail

US 'Queen' Jailed for £130k Northern Ireland Theft Scam

American fraudster Marianne Smyth, who masqueraded as an Irish royalty heiress, has been found guilty of stealing over £130,000 from victims in Northern Ireland before fleeing to the US. The Belfast Crown Court delivers justice in a shocking cross-Atlanti

Teen Murderer Pictured After Fatal Revenge Stabbing

Exclusive: A 16-year-old murderer has been pictured for the first time after being convicted of a brutal revenge stabbing that claimed the life of another teenager in a senseless act of violence.

Why Britain Isn't Ready to Ditch Cash

As the UK races towards a cashless future, a growing movement of consumers, experts, and activists are pushing back. Discover the compelling financial, psychological, and societal reasons why cold, hard cash isn't ready for the history books just yet.

London Summer Homicides Hit Historic Low

New figures reveal London's homicide rate plummeted during the summer months, with Mayor Sadiq Khan's violence reduction strategy showing significant success in tackling serious crime.

Gang leader gets 27 years for brutal machete attack

Liam Byrne, a violent gang leader from Skelmersdale, has been sentenced to 27 years for a brutal machete attack that left a man with life-changing injuries. The judge condemned the 'chilling' premeditated violence.

Just Eat Drivers Attack Man & Steal Bike in London

Exclusive footage captures the terrifying moment a man is violently set upon by a mob of delivery riders in a busy London street, in a brazen robbery that has sparked outrage and a police hunt.

UK Gov Imposes Total Ban on Machetes and Zombie Knives

Home Office Minister Victoria Atkins announces a comprehensive ban on machetes and zombie-style knives, granting police new powers to seize and destroy the deadly blades in a major offensive against violent crime.

Home Secretary orders NCA crackdown on crime gang assets

In a bold move, Home Secretary Chris Philp orders the National Crime Agency to intensify its pursuit of Britain's most dangerous organised crime syndicates, prioritising the seizure of their assets and dismantling their networks.

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