A new UK rehabilitation scheme uses nutrition and cooking courses to fight alcohol addiction. Participants report better health and sustained sobriety. Read how 'Nourish the New You' is changing recovery.
The Trump administration suspends federal childcare funding to Minnesota, citing fraud. Governor Tim Walz calls it a political move, noting years of prior prosecutions.
A fraudster who posed as a police officer to steal £100,000 from vulnerable pensioners has been sentenced to six years and six months in prison. Read the full story and learn how to protect loved ones from courier fraud.
The FCA's motor finance redress scheme faces fierce criticism from both banks and consumer groups. With £11bn at stake and a potential legal battle looming, find out what happens next in 2026.
The FBI has surged personnel to Minnesota to dismantle large-scale fraud, citing a $250m Covid aid case as the 'tip of the iceberg'. Director Kash Patel alleges links to the state's Somali population, sparking political tension. Read the full story.
The Bayeux Tapestry will be insured for £800m for its first UK visit in over 900 years. See the 11th-century masterpiece at the British Museum from autumn 2026.
The priceless Bayeux Tapestry will be insured for £800m by the British taxpayer for its 2026 UK exhibition. Discover the details of this historic cultural exchange.
The UK government unveils its new paid military gap year scheme for under-25s, aiming to boost defence recruitment amid rising global threats. Discover the details and how it works.
Former mineworkers celebrate a 'historic' 41% pension uplift after the government returns a £2.3bn reserve. Thousands to receive backdated lump sums, ending a long-standing injustice.
Londoners on Jobseeker's Allowance or Universal Credit can get 50% off Tube, bus and train fares. Find out if you qualify and how to apply for the TfL discount scheme.
Australia mandates major LNG exporters to reserve up to a quarter of gas for domestic use from 2027, aiming to lower soaring energy prices. Read the full details of this historic policy.
Estate agent Foxtons partners with British Airways' Avios, letting homeowners earn up to 30,000 points for property sales or lettings. Discover how to convert your home into free flights.
Sadiq Khan faces City Hall grilling over the £570m cost to rejoin Erasmus, with critics saying the funds could fix Hammersmith Bridge or build new railways. Discover the clash over spending priorities.
South Korea recycles 96.8% of its food waste using RFID bins that charge by weight. Discover how this tech-driven system changed behaviour and cut Seoul's waste by 23.9%.
New economic modelling suggests government-backed low-deposit schemes can push house prices up by 10-20%, disproportionately harming low-income first-time buyers. Discover the long-term impacts.
HSBC's new chair, Brendon Nelson, lost money in an unregulated biofuel investment scheme marketed for tax avoidance. The scheme collapsed, wiping out millions. Read the full investigation.
Founder Daniel Chu and executives of bankrupt subprime auto lender Tricolor Holdings face federal fraud charges over a years-long scheme that led to a billion-dollar collapse. Read the full details.
The UK is set to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ programme from January 2027, a move celebrated by students but bittersweet for those who missed out. Discover the impact on funding and opportunities.
The UK is poised to rejoin the EU's Erasmus+ student exchange programme from 2027, marking a major post-Brexit reset. Discover the details of the deal and what it means for students.
Former subpostmistress Janet Skinner takes legal action against the Post Office, seeking full compensation for her wrongful Horizon IT scandal conviction. Her solicitor warns more victims may follow.
A struck-off dentist and her two children have received suspended sentences for a £350,000 dental insurance fraud at their Finchley clinic. Discover the details of the complex scam.
Rishi Sunak told the Covid inquiry he was 'acutely stressed' by rising bond costs in 2020, fearing the UK's ability to fund itself. Discover the emergency measures considered to avert a crisis.
Nearly a million young people on Universal Credit must engage with new intensive support or face sanctions. The £820m plan aims to tackle rising NEET figures. Read the full details.
Young people on Universal Credit will be offered jobs in construction and hospitality. Those who refuse could lose benefits. The £820m scheme starts Spring 2026.
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.
UK ministers are negotiating a time-limited youth mobility scheme with the EU, aiming for a deal by 2026. The plan would allow tens of thousands of young Britons and Europeans to live and work abroad.
England's ambitious landscape recovery scheme faces low uptake as new contracts allow termination with just one year's notice and funding is slashed. Conservationists warn of a major step back for wildlife.
UK drivers face stubbornly high fuel prices despite a drop in oil costs. We examine the clash between retailers and regulators, and when a new price transparency scheme might help.
Tim Levene, CEO of Augmentum Fintech, voices significant concerns over the UK's proposed private share trading scheme, highlighting liquidity and valuation challenges for investors.
The prison population in England and Wales is now projected to reach 100,000 by March 2030, a year later than expected. New MoJ data cites policy changes and early releases easing the immediate crisis.