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Whisky barrel scam cons victims out of life savings

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 05:58
Investors were duped into ploughing millions of pounds into casks that were overpriced or did not exist.

Whisky barrel scam cons victims out of life savings

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 05:58
Investors were duped into ploughing millions of pounds into casks that were overpriced or did not exist.

The Papers: 'On the backs of the poor' and 'tax rise fears'

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 04:34
Reaction to the chancellor announcing billions in cuts and gloomy economic forecasts dominate the front pages.

Tougher rules needed to protect young people online, report warns

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 01:49
The youth parliament says it wants more action from MPs and social media companies on violent online content.

Police get new powers to protect places of worship

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 01:47
New measures follow "intimidating" protests outside mosques and synagogues in recent months.

NHS software provider fined £3m over data breach after ransomware attack

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 01:25
Security failings by the Advanced Computer Software Group led to a cyberattack in 2022 that impacted NHS services.

'Mum was killed but her name protects other women'

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 00:52
Angela Crompton's daughter has been speaking to the BBC about her life and the campaign in her name.

Angela codeword safety scheme 'must be implemented properly'

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 00:52
Angela Crompton's daughter has been speaking to the BBC about her life and the campaign in her name.

Record allegations of police abusing their positions in NI

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 00:23
The number of investigations into alleged misuse for sexual purposes is at a record level.

Atomfall: How a forgotten nuclear disaster inspired a video game

Thu, 03/27/2025 - 00:04
A new video game has brought the 1957 disaster in Cumbria back into the spotlight.

Arrests after woman killed during police car chase

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 21:52
Two men, 18 and 19, were arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.

Next free speech fine may cost millions, unis told

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 19:30
The regulator has fined the University of Sussex £585,000 for failing to protect free speech on campus.

Farage and NatWest settle dispute over bank account closure

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 19:19
The agreed settlement comes almost two years after the Reform UK leader had his bank account with Coutts closed.

Man found guilty of murdering partner on anniversary

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 18:53
Jurors heard Kain Tailby repeatedly beat Christine Everett-Hickson's head on the floor.

Man jailed after threatening McDonald and Harris

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 18:34
The man pleaded guilty to two counts of making a threat to kill or cause harm.

Inquest into girl's death will 'focus on TikTok'

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 17:45
A coroner is to instruct Ofcom to request data from the online accounts of 13-year-old Maia Walsh.

Appeal for mother of newborn boy found dead in bag

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 17:41
The baby's body was found in a shopping bag outside a church by a council refuse worker on Tuesday.

Cuts needed to fund UK tax hike, says Robison

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 17:36
The finance secretary says her government is facing a "major shortfall" after the chancellor's Spring Statement.

BBC Verify: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up?

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 17:23
BBC Verify's Ben Chu looks at how the Chancellor managed to stick to her fiscal rules in the Spring Statement, despite a jump in borrowing costs for the Government.

BBC Verify: How did Rachel Reeves make her sums add up?

Wed, 03/26/2025 - 17:23
BBC Verify's Ben Chu looks at how the Chancellor managed to stick to her fiscal rules in the Spring Statement, despite a jump in borrowing costs for the Government.