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Student sues London uni over wrongful expulsion

A former student is taking Richmond American University London to court after being expelled over impersonated social media posts. She seeks £98,000 in damages for financial and mental health impacts.

AI-Powered Publishing Scam Targets UK Authors

A sophisticated global publishing scam using AI-generated staff and fake testimonials is targeting aspiring authors in the UK, Australia, and New Zealand. Learn how to protect yourself.

Ghost Broking Scam Targets Young UK Drivers

Young drivers are being targeted by 'ghost broking' scams, losing £2,000 on average for fake car insurance. Learn how to spot the fraud and protect yourself.

Winter Fuel Payment scam warning for pensioners

Fraudsters are targeting millions of UK pensioners with fake Winter Fuel Payment texts and emails. Learn the red flags and how to protect yourself from this government impersonation scam.

Tinder Swindler Simon Leviev freed from prison

Simon Leviev, the conman from Netflix's 'The Tinder Swindler', is released from a Georgian prison after Germany withdrew its extradition request. Discover the full story.

Winter Fuel Payment Scams: Protect Your Pension

Nine million pensioners warned about sophisticated scams targeting winter fuel payments. Learn how to spot fraud, report suspicious texts, and protect your personal information.

Banks set to escape tax rises in Reeves budget

Chancellor Rachel Reeves is expected to spare Britain's banking sector from tax rises in her first major Budget, despite previous Labour criticism of bank profits during the cost-of-living crisis.

Bank of England Holds Interest Rates at 5.25%

The Bank of England maintains interest rates at 5.25% amid political pressure and economic uncertainty, setting the stage for a crucial budget announcement from Rachel Reeves.

BDO fined £6.5m for fake audit evidence

The UK's accounting watchdog has handed BDO a massive £6.5 million penalty after discovering the audit giant fabricated documents and misled investigators in the Aldermore Bank audit case.

Bank of England Holds Interest Rates at 5.25%

The Bank of England maintains interest rates at 5.25% as Governor Andrew Bailey signals caution on inflation. Markets react as pound stabilises and budget concerns loom.

Kimmel slams food aid cuts at UK food bank

American talk show host Jimmy Kimmel uses London platform to condemn SNAP benefit reductions while volunteering at food bank, highlighting growing poverty crisis.

V&A East Museum opens 25 March 2025 in Olympic Park

London's monumental new V&A East Museum in Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park announces its 25 March 2025 opening with groundbreaking exhibitions celebrating global creativity and fashion history.

UK phone giants unite to block scam calls

Major UK mobile providers join forces in landmark agreement to combat number spoofing fraud that costs Britons millions annually. New security measures coming 2025.

UK launches banking scheme for homeless people

A pioneering government initiative will connect homeless individuals with basic bank accounts, tackling financial exclusion and helping vulnerable people rebuild their lives.

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