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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Tesco puts chocolate bars in security boxes to fight theft
A Tesco store in East London has placed Cadbury Dairy Milk bars in locked plastic cases, highlighting extreme anti-shoplifting measures as thefts hit record highs. Read the full story.
Michelin-starred restaurant hit by £800 meat theft
A London Michelin-starred restaurant owner speaks out after a thief stole £800 of premium meat. The Met Police investigate as the hospitality industry faces festive pressure.
Teens Investigated for Setting Homeless Man's Hair on Fire
Spanish police investigate two minors after a horrific video shows them setting a homeless man's hair on fire in Seville. The incident has sparked national outrage and a potential hate crime probe.
Sydney Crime Raid: $12m Assets Seized, Six Arrested
NSW police have arrested six people and seized luxury cars worth millions, including a Rolls-Royce and Lamborghini, in a major organised crime operation. Read the full details.
Food inflation slows to 3% amid Black Friday deals
UK food inflation eased to 3% in November, down from 3.7% in October, as Black Friday discounts hit shops. However, experts warn of persistent pressures and challenges ahead for retailers and consumers.
Black Friday discounts slow UK shop price inflation
Early Black Friday discounts helped slow UK shop price rises to 0.6% in November, below the three-month average. Read the full analysis from the British Retail Consortium.
Taxi drivers paid £25 per migrant in smuggling plot
A smuggling kingpin who made £287,000 using London taxi drivers to transport migrants to Kent for illegal Channel crossings has been jailed for nearly 11 years. Read the full investigation.
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.
National Guard Soldiers Injured in DC Shooting
Two US National Guard soldiers critically injured in a Washington DC shooting. Suspect had ties to the CIA. Get the latest details on this developing story.
B&Q Owner Kingfisher Raises Profit Forecast to £570m
B&Q owner Kingfisher boosts profit outlook despite softening UK retail market. Discover how strong management drives success in challenging economic conditions.
Man charged in £30k iPhone heists across London
A 20-year-old man faces charges for the robbery of £30,000 in iPhone 17s from an Apple store in Lakeside and an attempted heist in Brent Cross. He is due in court.
True Crime Series 'Manhunt' Hits Netflix No.1
Netflix's chilling true crime documentary 'Manhunt: Chasing the Fox' about predator Malcolm Fairley soars to number one in the UK. Stream the harrowing series now.
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.
UK's £1bn laundering network funds Russia's war
National Crime Agency exposes billion-pound money laundering network operating across 28 UK towns and cities, directly funding Russia's war in Ukraine through cryptocurrency conversions.
JD Sports hit by UK youth unemployment
JD Sports warns annual profits will be at lower end of forecasts as high youth unemployment and lack of spare cash among under-25s causes a 3.3% sales slide in the UK, its worst-performing market.
Man jailed for stealing Banksy's £270k artwork
A man has been sentenced for stealing a Banksy print valued at £270,000 to settle drug debts. Discover the full story of this London art theft and its consequences.
West End Businesses Fund Christmas Crime Crackdown
Over 600 West End businesses launch the largest private security investment to combat phone theft and retail crime this festive season. Discover how Operation West End aims to keep shoppers safe.
Guardian corrects knife crime statistics error
The Guardian issues a correction on knife crime figures, revealing London saw a 0% change while Dorset fell 13%. Explore the full corrections list and how to submit complaints.
Thieves steal £1,700 from London boutique as staff watch
Bold thieves stole £1,775 worth of clothing from Jovonna London while staff watched helplessly. Owner reveals shocking details of targeted robbery and police response concerns.
Illegal waste mountain appears in Oxfordshire field
Satellite images reveal how a grassy Oxfordshire field became a 10m high illegal waste dump in months. Discover the scale of the UK's waste crime epidemic and its environmental risks.
Trump's London crime claims in new Sadiq Khan attack
Donald Trump claims London is dangerously violent with people 'stabbed in the ass', targeting Mayor Sadiq Khan. Explore the facts behind the feud and London's actual crime statistics.
Man jailed for stealing £270,000 Banksy print
A man who stole a £270,000 Banksy artwork from a London gallery to pay a drug debt has been sentenced to 13 months in prison. Discover the full story of the brazen burglary and swift recovery.
Brothers jailed for £26.5m cocaine smuggling plot
Two brothers who posed as fishermen have been sentenced for attempting to smuggle £26.5 million of cocaine into the UK via a boat. Discover the full story of the NCA's major bust.
Victoria Acts on Retail and Hospitality Worker Violence
Victoria introduces tough new laws protecting retail and hospitality workers from violence. Learn how these measures will safeguard frontline staff across the state.
Victoria's 'Adult Time' Plan for Youth Offenders
Victorian Premier Jacinta Allan announces a controversial plan to try children as young as 14 as adults for serious violent crimes, facing potential life sentences.
Dalston stabbing: Person rushed to hospital
A person has been hospitalised after a stabbing on Ridley Road, Dalston. Police are investigating the broad daylight attack which occurred near the busy market. Get the latest updates.
Met Police seize £240k in goods in laundering crackdown
The Metropolitan Police has seized £240k in counterfeit goods and £22k cash in a major operation targeting money laundering and organised crime across 30 London venues. Read the full story.
UK retail growth slows as shoppers await Black Friday
UK retail sales growth slowed to 1.6% in October as consumers delayed spending ahead of Black Friday deals and the upcoming budget. Discover the impact on consumer confidence.
Girl, 8, and father shot in West London targeted attack
A shocking targeted shooting in West London leaves an eight-year-old girl and her father fighting for their lives as police launch urgent manhunt for gunman.
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