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BBC licence fee could soar to £200 by 2030

The BBC licence fee is forecast to jump to nearly £197 by 2030, while the number of paying households is set to plummet by over a million. Discover the full story.

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.

UK Embassy Accused of Undermining Sanctions

The British embassy in Tel Aviv faces allegations of violating UK sanctions law by employing an Israeli citizen who owns a home in an illegal West Bank settlement. Experts warn of potential legal and reputational risks.

BBC loses £1.1bn as licence fee refusals soar

The BBC faces a £1.1bn financial crisis as a record one in eight households refuse to pay the licence fee. Discover the full impact of the PAC report and what it means for the future of the broadcaster.

Budget funds £1m crackdown on rogue businesses

Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a £1million funding boost for a new investigator team to tackle firms flouting employment and tax laws, aiming to revive UK high streets. Read the full story.

Lukoil's $2.7bn Fire Sale Before US Sanctions

Russian oil giant Lukoil rushes to sell European assets worth $2.7bn before new US sanctions take effect. Analysis reveals strategic move to offload key infrastructure. Read the full investigation.

Starmer investigated over train ticket dispute

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer finds himself at the centre of a British Transport Police investigation after allegedly failing to pay for his train ticket during a journey from London to Newcastle.

Reeves declares war on wealthy tax dodgers

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves vows to target Britain's wealthiest tax evaders in radical HMRC overhaul, promising to recover £700m for public services while ruling out wealth tax for those paying their fair share.

Putin defies US but admits sanctions causing losses

Russian President Vladimir Putin delivers defiant speech rejecting US demands while conceding Western sanctions are inflicting significant damage on Russia's economy and military capabilities.

EU hits Russian LNG with landmark sanctions

The European Union unveils its toughest energy sanctions yet, targeting Russia's lucrative liquefied natural gas exports in a decisive move to cripple Kremlin war funding.

Trump's Russia Oil Sanctions: Will They Work?

The Trump administration's latest move to sanction Russian oil companies raises critical questions about effectiveness, global energy markets, and geopolitical strategy in a divided world.

US imposes devastating oil sanctions on Russia over Ukraine

The Biden administration imposes sweeping new sanctions targeting Russia's crucial oil industry after Vladimir Putin rejects latest diplomatic efforts to end the Ukraine conflict, marking a significant escalation in economic pressure.

Fare dodgers cost South Western Railway millions

Exclusive investigation reveals how fare evasion is creating a financial crisis for South Western Railway, with millions lost annually and honest passengers potentially facing higher fares as a result.

BBC Chief Demands Tougher TV Licence Enforcement

BBC Director-General Tim Davie takes a hardline stance on TV licence enforcement, warning that the current system needs tougher measures to tackle evasion as public trust in the broadcaster faces unprecedented challenges.

Reeves: Wealthy must pay fair tax share

Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves unveils Labour's bold plan to crack down on wealthy tax avoiders and close loopholes costing Britain billions. Exclusive interview reveals tough new stance on tax fairness.

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