UK Finance: Tech Giants Must Help Stop £629m Fraud Epidemic
UK Finance chief warns fraud is a 'national security issue', with 66% of scams starting online. Banks spend £38bn on compliance but tech platforms must do more.
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New £2,000 salary sacrifice cap explained for UK pensions
Chancellor Rachel Reeves's budget introduces a £2,000 cap on salary sacrifice pension tax relief from 2029. Experts explain who is affected and the steps you should take now to protect your retirement savings.
The Crunch: Victorian Voting, AI Costs, Gen Z Sex Lives
This week's data digest explores Victoria's voting reform, the staggering revenue needed for AI, climate's impact on US insurance, and insights into Gen Z's intimate lives. Sign up for The Crunch.
NDIS plans to be computer-generated in major overhaul
Exclusive: The NDIS is set for a sweeping overhaul, with participants' support plans to be assessed by a computer. Advocates warn of a 'nightmare scenario' and ask: did we learn nothing from Robodebt?
Salary sacrifice pension cap: What you must do now
A new £2,000 limit on salary sacrifice pension tax perks is coming in 2029. Experts explain who is affected and the crucial steps to take now to protect your retirement savings.
NDIS participants lose appeal rights on funding
Australians on the NDIS will have no independent avenue to challenge funding decisions under a new system, a Senate estimates hearing has been told. Learn the implications.
NDIS Automation Puts Vulnerable Lives at Risk
Plans to automate NDIS funding decisions could mirror the robodebt disaster, threatening essential support for people with complex disabilities. Learn why human oversight is vital.
Fake nurse jailed for £170k fraud
A man who posed as a registered nurse, fraudulently earning over £170,000, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison. Read the full details of the case.
Mogherini charged with fraud in EU training academy case
Former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini faces fraud and corruption charges over a Brussels diplomatic academy tender. Police have raided the College of Europe and EEAS headquarters. Full story here.
Ex-EU Diplomat Mogherini Held in Fraud Investigation
Belgian police arrest former EU foreign policy chief Federica Mogherini and raid EU buildings in a major fraud investigation linked to diplomatic training funds. Read the full story.
Crypto fraudster and wife tortured to death in UAE desert
A convicted Russian fraudster and his wife were forced to watch each other's torture in a UAE desert as kidnappers tried to access £380m in crypto. Read the full investigation.
From puppy scam victim to fraud-fighting app founder
After losing £500 to a fake golden retriever breeder, Kate Margolis co-created Petproov. The app verifies sellers to combat rising UK puppy fraud, which has cost victims over £1 million.
Enron Files for Bankruptcy: 2 December 2001
On this day in 2001, energy giant Enron filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the biggest corporate collapse in US history. Discover the story of fraud, ambition, and failure. Read the full analysis.
London builder exposed for faking heart surgery to con customers
Exclusive: New evidence reveals a London builder may have lied about major heart surgery, using the same hospital photos to con customers two years apart. Read the full investigation.
Inside the 'Scam State': A $70bn Industry's Grip on SE Asia
Exclusive investigation reveals how industrial-scale cyber scamming, generating billions, has corrupted states across Southeast Asia, creating a new era of illicit 'scam states'. Read the full report.
Scam Centres Double on Thai-Myanmar Border, UN Reports
New satellite imagery shows scam compounds in Myanmar have more than doubled since the 2021 coup. The UN warns Southeast Asia is 'ground zero' for a global fraud industry fuelled by human trafficking.
Zillow deletes climate risk tool from property listings
Zillow has removed climate risk scores from US property listings after real estate agents complained it hurt sales. Experts warn buyers are now 'flying blind' to growing environmental threats.
UK Boss Sold Counterfeit Plane Parts, Grounding Flights
A UK company director has pleaded guilty to a global fraud involving counterfeit aircraft engine parts, leading to hundreds of grounded flights. Full story on the aviation safety scandal.
Wetherspoons boss pledges maximum 20p breakfast price hike
JD Wetherspoon chairman Tim Martin has promised a breakfast price rise of no more than 20p next year, despite soaring sector costs. Discover the full impact of the Autumn Budget on UK hospitality.
Trump grants clemency in $1.6bn fraud case
Donald Trump has granted clemency to David Gentile, a private equity executive convicted for a massive $1.6 billion fraud scheme. Discover the full story behind this controversial pardon.
Candle fires cost UK homes over £25,000 on average
Aviva reports festive candle fires cause over £25,000 in damage on average. Discover essential safety tips to protect your home this Christmas season.
Black Friday 'Spray and Pay' Parcel Scam Warning
Criminals are exploiting Black Friday shopping confusion with fake delivery texts. Learn how to spot the 'spray and pay' fraud and protect your bank details this Christmas.
Couple used hidden camera to cheat Sydney casino out of $1.18m
A Kazakh couple allegedly used hidden cameras and earpieces to fraudulently win $1.18m from Sydney's Crown casino. Discover how police uncovered their sophisticated gambling scam.
Ashurst lawyer disciplinary hearing over false insurance claim
Senior Ashurst lawyer Jennifer Harwood faces disciplinary tribunal over fraudulent £1,500 bicycle insurance claim. Read the full details of this professional misconduct case.
Black Friday Scam Alert: Shoppers Urged to Stay Vigilant
UK shoppers warned of Black Friday fraud risks and misleading discounts. Which? research shows 83% of promoted deals are cheaper at other times. Stay safe and research before buying.
Miss Universe owners face arrest in pageant scandal
Miss Universe co-owners Jakkaphong Jakrajutatip and Raúl Rocha Cantú face arrest warrants amid fraud and trafficking allegations, casting shadow over recent pageant. Discover the unfolding scandal.
New £2,000 Pension Cap: A 'Tax Penalty' on Savers
Rachel Reeves' Budget introduces a £2,000 salary sacrifice cap for pensions, criticised as a 'tax penalty'. Learn how this change impacts your retirement savings from April 2029.
Insurance CEO Murder Case Examined in New Book
Explore the controversial case of Luigi Mangione, accused of murdering insurance CEO Brian Thompson, and John H Richardson's new book that examines his motives and public reaction.
City Relief as Spring Budget Avoids Worst Fears
Jeremy Hunt's Spring Budget brings relief to financial services with measured reforms. Discover how the City avoided predicted tax raids and what changes lie ahead.
Budget 2025: Tax and NI Changes Explained
Analysis of how Chancellor Rachel Reeves's tax, NI and benefit measures impact single people, couples, families and pensioners across England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
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