More than £1.1M is believed to have been lost to fraud at Bolton Council since 2017 with most linked to “a single high-profile case”.

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Nearly 2.5 million people have lost some $2.5bn in 2025, a staggering 4,300% rise since 2021. The explosive jump in cases has ...

SENTENCE has been adjourned for a 53-year-old Carlisle man who has admitted defrauding his father out almost £43,000.

Regulatory scrutiny of greenwashing has just moved up a gear, with serious implications for many Yorkshire businesses.

West River Electric Association warns members about scam calls from people falsely claiming the co-op sells solar panels. The ...

The number of Conor Benn detractors continues to grow, as another well-known figure in boxing is uninspired by his recent performances. Following Benn’s unanimo ...

This handout photograph taken and released by the UK Parliament's House of Commons on April 29, 2026, shows Britain's Prime ...

81 percent said mule‑related activity increased over the past year, showing the change in identity‑based attacks from account ...

"The only way they get away with all the scandals...is by saying 'that Black guy did it first,'" said Dr. Marcus Board of ...

A popular seaside town has moved up the rankings to become the most dangerous place to live in England and Wales - and you ...

The people that digital technologies are designed to serve are absent from the governance architecture. Accountability is ...