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Carer jailed for stealing £10k from dementia patient

A care worker has been sentenced after callously stealing life savings from a vulnerable dementia sufferer, spending the money on fast food, luxury tanning sessions, and streaming services while her victim was left confused and destitute.

FCA Warning: Banks Failing Savers on Interest Rates

Exclusive: The Financial Conduct Authority has uncovered a major failure by UK banks to pass on interest rate rises to savers, disproportionately harming vulnerable and older customers. Discover the findings and what it means for your money.

Widow, 83, drowns in flood after rescue failure

An 83-year-old woman drowned in her bungalow during severe flooding after fire crews, aware of vulnerable residents, failed to conduct a morning welfare check. An inquest hears the devastating sequence of failures.

Jess Phillips: 'Grooming Gang Denial' Failing Kids

Labour MP Jess Phillips delivers a powerful speech in the Commons, accusing the government and society of being in 'denial' over the characteristics of grooming gangs, hindering efforts to stop the abuse.

San Francisco residents sue city over Tenderloin drug crisis

Furious residents and business owners in San Francisco are taking legal action against the city, claiming officials have failed to address the dangerous drug epidemic and crime in the Tenderloin district, turning it into a humanitarian disaster.

Hospital Apologises After Stranding Vulnerable Patient

Milton Keynes University Hospital issues formal apology after a catastrophic failure leaves a vulnerable patient with learning disabilities alone and without transport for hours, sparking outrage from Mencap and a government review.

Granddaughter's light sentence for medication tampering outrage

A Wisconsin woman receives a shockingly lenient sentence after pleading guilty to adulterating her 79-year-old grandmother's diabetes medication, a case that has sparked outrage and raised serious questions about elder abuse and justice.

Vulnerable at risk as UK housing support slashed

Charities sound the alarm as government cuts to housing vouchers and soaring rents threaten to leave thousands of vulnerable Britons, including families and the elderly, without a home. A perfect storm of policy failure and economic pressure is pushing th

Government axes free school meal holiday support

The UK government has terminated the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme funding, ending crucial free school meal support for over 600,000 children during holidays, sparking outrage from charities and opposition parties.

Ofgem slams government over delayed energy bill support

The energy regulator Ofgem has issued a stern rebuke to the UK government for its failure to implement a crucial social energy tariff, leaving millions of vulnerable Britons exposed to high bills. Discover the details of the delay and the growing calls fo

UK City's Overtourism Crisis: Locals Fight Back

A major UK destination is buckling under the strain of mass tourism, with residents reporting a severe impact on their daily lives, local culture, and community spirit. Discover the backlash against overtourism.

Ex-Priest Guilty of Brainwashing Women for Lingerie

A disgraced former Church of England priest, Michael Byrne, has been convicted for a shocking campaign of coercion, convincing vulnerable women to model lingerie for him under the guise of 'spiritual healing'. Discover the full, disturbing details of his

Reeves Scraps Stamp Duty Overhaul for Overseas Buyers

In a dramatic U-turn, Chancellor Rachel Reeves has scrapped the previous government's controversial stamp duty relief for non-UK residents, marking a significant shift in housing policy and sparking debate across the property industry.

Arkansas residents may have unclaimed money waiting

Thousands of Arkansas residents may be sitting on unclaimed money without even knowing it. Learn how to check if you're owed cash from forgotten assets, dormant accounts, or uncashed cheques.

Sydney residents fight 'monstrous' Meriton tower plan

Residents in Sydney's Carlingford are up in arms over a proposed 29-storey Meriton development, branding it a 'monstrosity' that will overshadow the suburb. Local councillors and planners clash over the controversial high-rise project.

Canary Wharf residents fear safety amid migrant hotel row

Local residents in Canary Wharf, London's prestigious banking district, express terror as a hotel housing asylum seekers becomes a flashpoint for tension. Many now fear leaving their homes amid growing concerns over safety and community impact.

Bonnie Blue doc sparks mental health ethics debate

A controversial new documentary about Bonnie Blue, a young woman with severe mental health struggles, has sparked heated discussions on ethics, privacy, and the portrayal of vulnerable individuals in media.

Airbnb Neighbours Fume Over 'Unspeakable Debauchery'

Residents in a quiet neighbourhood are up in arms after an Airbnb property became the scene of raucous parties, alleged drug use, and late-night disturbances, sparking calls for stricter regulations.

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