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Ex-Hackers: Kids as Young as 7 Stealing Millions

Former cybercriminals jailed for multi-million pound thefts warn parents that gaming is a major gateway for children into serious online crime. Exclusive insight from the National Crime Agency.

Environment Agency loses £300m in landfill tax

A watchdog report reveals the Environment Agency failed to collect £300m in landfill tax from illegal waste sites. Read the full investigation into this major financial and environmental failure.

Environment Agency 'failed' to tell Lords about illegal waste

Peers express alarm after Environment Agency bosses omitted three large-scale illegal waste sites from evidence. The sites include a 25,000-tonne dump in Wigan and a river-polluting site in Oxfordshire. Read the full investigation.

LIV Golf's 54 Acquires Polo In The Park Organiser

Global sports agency 54, famed for creating LIV Golf, has acquired Sportgate International, organiser of Polo In The Park. The deal aims to modernise and expand polo globally, targeting the Middle East and Far East. Read the exclusive details.

45 Flood Alerts as Heavy Rain Hits UK

Dozens of flood alerts are active across England and Wales with up to 120mm of rain forecast. Met Office warns of travel disruption and potential flooding. Stay informed.

8,000 illegal waste sites blight UK, study reveals

Shocking research reveals 8,000+ illegal waste sites across UK, avoiding £1.63bn in landfill taxes and creating environmental hazards. Discover the full extent of Britain's waste crime epidemic.

Men jailed for smuggling 49 migrants to France

Two Romanian nationals sentenced for attempting to smuggle nearly 50 migrants out of the UK in lorries. Read the full investigation details from the National Crime Agency.

Australia's Nature Law Deal: Wins and Risks

Labor and Greens strike deal to amend Australia's environmental protection laws, creating new EPA but raising concerns about rushed process and climate oversight. Read the full analysis.

Gender Pay Gap Worsens Among Executives

Australia's gender pay gap narrows to 21.1%, but women CEOs face a $185,335 pay disparity. Discover the state-by-state breakdown and the path to progress.

1 in 7 English Bathing Spots Polluted

New data reveals one in seven English bathing waters are polluted, with famous beaches like Scarborough and Bognor Regis deemed unsafe for swimming. Discover the causes and government response.

London Teacher Avoids Ban Over Pupil Contact

A South London teacher, Andrew Hardwick, faced a misconduct panel for hugging pupils and messaging them on social media while working in Vietnam. Discover the full story and the panel's decision.

Duo jailed for £20m heroin smuggling plot

A father and son were part of a crime group that attempted to import £20 million of heroin concealed in pomegranate juice bottles. Read the full story of the NCA's major bust.

Teens plead not guilty to TfL cyber attack

Two teenagers plead not guilty to a major cyber attack on Transport for London, allegedly causing £39m in losses. A trial is set for June 2025. Read the latest.

Critical Incident: 40ft Oxfordshire Waste Mountain

A 40ft-high mountain of illegally dumped waste in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, has prompted a critical incident. Authorities are racing to prevent River Cherwell pollution. Read the latest on Operation Nation.

Teens plead not guilty to TfL cyber attack

Two teenagers have pleaded not guilty to a sophisticated cyber attack on Transport for London that cost millions and compromised customer data. Read the latest court developments.

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