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Lammy: UK will no longer be a haven for dirty money

Justice Secretary David Lammy pledges a major crackdown on illicit finance, targeting enablers and launching a £15m police unit boost. Discover the new strategy to protect the UK's financial integrity.

Scope charity shop chain closing 77 stores in 2025

Disability equality charity Scope is shutting 77 high street shops this year, with three closing this weekend. The move puts 200 jobs at risk and impacts 2,000 volunteers. Read the full list of closures.

£1M illegal tobacco haul seized in van bust

Australian police uncover nearly £1 million in illegal cigarettes, tobacco and vapes during routine traffic stop. Major crackdown on illicit tobacco trade continues nationwide.

US Senators Demand Meta Scam Ad Investigation

US senators call for FTC and SEC investigation into Meta, alleging Facebook and Instagram earn billions from scam ads. Discover the details and potential consequences.

Australia's smoking crackdown fuels smuggling epidemic

Australia's aggressive anti-smoking policies have triggered an unprecedented black market boom, with soaring cigarette prices fuelling a lucrative smuggling trade that's overwhelming border authorities.

Canberra decriminalises drugs in Australian first

Canberra becomes first Australian jurisdiction to decriminalise small quantities of illicit drugs including cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine in radical shift from punishment to public health focus.

Kilchoan's last shop closes in online retail blow

The remote Scottish Highlands community of Kilchoan faces a devastating blow as its only local shop announces permanent closure, highlighting the existential threat online retail poses to rural Britain.

Prison officer in court over inmate relationship

A female prison officer stands accused of conducting an improper relationship with a male inmate at HMP Guys Marsh in Dorset, facing serious misconduct charges in a shocking breach of security protocols.

Prison officer guilty in illicit inmate phone scandal

A female prison officer faces sentencing after admitting to smuggling illicit phone calls to a violent inmate who severed a man's leg in a machete attack, exposing serious security breaches within the UK prison system.

Body Shop Advent Calendar Slashed to £60

Beauty enthusiasts can grab The Body Shop's coveted 24-day advent calendar for just £60 - a massive £90 saving from its original price in this limited-time offer.

London corner shop becomes viral food destination

Discover how a small corner shop in Westminster transformed into an international food phenomenon, with customers queuing for hours to sample their viral sandwich creations that have taken social media by storm.

Man trashes Farrow & Ball paint shop in Hove rampage

Exclusive: A man wreaks havoc at upscale Farrow & Ball paint shop in Hove, smashing windows and covering the interior in expensive paint during a destructive spree that left staff and customers horrified.

Family finds secret grocery store in their garage

A Canberra family made a bizarre discovery after moving into a new home: their garage had been secretly converted into a fully-operational, illicit grocery store, stocked with everything from frozen pies to confectionery.

Man finds rare Dior jacket for £8 in charity shop

A savvy shopper's incredible charity shop find—a vintage Christian Dior jacket worth thousands—proves that fashion gold is still hiding on the high street. Discover the story behind the stunning discovery.

Global Vape Raids: Millions of Illegal E-Cigs Seized

UK authorities launch a major crackdown on illicit vaping, seizing millions of illegal e-cigarettes in coordinated raids from Bondi to Chicago. Discover the scale of the operation and the global black market it targets.

Tiny Somerset Village Shop Sells UK's Best Cheddar

Discover the hidden Somerset gem, The Village Grocer in Ditcheat, crowned the UK's best cheese shop for its legendary Montgomery's Cheddar, beating major supermarkets and delighting food critics.

Australia's cig price hike fuels black market boom

The Australian government's new 7% tobacco tax increase, aimed at improving public health, is fuelling a rampant black market for cigarettes, raising concerns about lost tax revenue and organised crime.

Scottish Chippy Deep-Fries Strawberries & Cream Sandwich

A Scottish chip shop in Stonehaven has created a culinary sensation by battering and deep-frying the classic Wimbledon treat, the strawberries and cream sandwich. The 'Ms Strawberry and Cream' is taking British comfort food to bizarre new heights.

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