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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.

First UK state school opens fee-paying branch in Dubai

Historic Queen Elizabeth's School in Barnet becomes the first UK state school to launch an overseas branch in Dubai. The venture aims to generate funds for its British counterpart amid funding shortages.

Foreign ownership of UK firms surges 60%

Exclusive analysis reveals a dramatic surge in foreign takeovers of British businesses, with nearly 9,000 UK companies now under overseas control as global investors capitalise on post-Brexit opportunities.

Army dentists deployed to Turkey for troops' dental care

British Army dental specialists are conducting emergency treatments for service personnel stationed in Turkey, addressing urgent dental issues that could compromise military readiness and operational effectiveness.

Tourist numbers plunge as tax-free shopping scrapped

Exclusive analysis reveals Britain's tourism industry is suffering a £1.5bn blow as overseas visitors abandon UK shopping trips following the abolition of tax-free shopping. Industry leaders issue urgent Budget plea to Chancellor Jeremy Hunt.

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.

Serie A plans historic Australian league match

Italian football is set to make history as Serie A plans its first-ever official league match on Australian soil, following in the footsteps of La Liga's global expansion strategy.

UK surrenders Chagos Islands to Mauritius amid China fears

British MPs have signed a secretive agreement returning the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, raising national security concerns as China invests £30 billion in Mauritian infrastructure, potentially compromising a crucial UK-US military base.

Chinese lobbying on Chagos Islands exposed in Parliament

Labour MP Stephen Doughty exposes concerning Chinese lobbying efforts targeting UK politicians regarding the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, raising serious questions about foreign interference in British politics.

British family homeless after Spanish property nightmare

A British family's dream of owning a sun-drenched Spanish villa turned into a devastating reality when construction flaws left them homeless and facing financial ruin. Discover their cautionary tale of overseas property investment gone terribly wrong.

Timeshare sharks steal £28M from pensioners

Elderly Britons targeted by ruthless timeshare fraudsters in elaborate £28 million scam - how criminals preyed on vulnerable pensioners and what you need to know to protect yourself.

Reporter exposes £400m Caribbean property scam

An investigative journalist exposes sophisticated fraud operation targeting British investors with fake luxury developments, ensnaring high-profile names including property expert Phil Spencer and Liverpool FC legends.

Bogus Bride's Fake Wedding Scam Exposed

A cunning fraudster orchestrated an elaborate fake wedding ceremony abroad, convincing her partner's family she was married in a sophisticated con that exposed shocking vulnerabilities in international documentation.

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