Croydon Council Tax Rise Capped at 5%
Croydon's Mayor commits to a maximum 5% council tax increase despite new government rules allowing higher rises for struggling councils. Get the latest on local finances.
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Reform UK's £331m Council Savings Claim Questioned
Experts challenge Reform UK's claimed £331m council savings as EV cuts and IT deals face scrutiny. Are the numbers real or political rhetoric?
Mum's mouldy home targeted by drug dealers
A West London mother details her ordeal after drug dealers tried to 'cuckoo' her damp-ridden council home, forcing her family into temporary hotel accommodation. Read her full story.
Inside India's cybercrime villages where scamming thrives
Explore how remote Indian villages transformed from agricultural hubs to cybercrime centres preying on global victims. Discover the shocking reality behind digital deception.
Son disguised as dead mother to collect pension
A 57-year-old man disguised himself as his deceased mother to continue collecting her pension for three years, until officials discovered her mummified remains. Read the shocking details.
Woman charged with Oasis ticket fraud
Rosie Slater faces 11 fraud counts over alleged fake Oasis ticket sales. As ministers plan to ban profiteering resales, discover the details of this pivotal case.
Council error leads to minister's tax underpayment
Defence Secretary John Healey underpaid £1,500 in council tax after Westminster Council administrative error. Full payment now made. Read the full story.
Hillingdon Finance Chief Forced Out in Council Shake-Up
Exclusive: Hillingdon Council's finance chief was asked to stand down as financial crisis deepens. Labour claims 'chaos' as council seeks third government bailout.
Former Soho toilet to become café or shop
Westminster Council plans to convert Broadwick Street's former public toilet, once labelled the UK's top cottaging spot, into retail or café space despite local opposition over toilet provision.
Greenwich Play Centres Face Closure in Council Savings Plan
Greenwich Council reveals plans to transform youth play provision, potentially closing two adventure play centres to address a £45.1m budget gap. Have your say in the consultation running until December 14.
Brent Council uses AI to plug £10m budget hole
Facing a £10m deficit, Brent Council proposes AI service redesign and selling empty buildings. Council tax to rise 4.99%. Have your say on the draft budget by January 30.
Former council leader jailed for romance fraud
Andrew Polson, ex-East Dunbartonshire Council leader, sentenced to 22 months for a near £200,000 romance fraud and embezzling from a Christian radio station. Read the full story.
Trump-pardoned fraudster gets 37 years for new scam
Eliyahu Weinstein, pardoned by Donald Trump in 2021, sentenced to 37 years for defrauding investors of $35m in medical supply scheme. Read the shocking details.
Croydon Council sues government over £10.8m funding
Croydon Council launches legal challenge against government's decision to withhold £10.8m in funding, potentially affecting local services. Read the full story.
UK firms face 340% surge in AI-powered expense scams
UK businesses confront an AI-driven expense fraud epidemic with fake receipt searches soaring 340%. Learn how companies can protect themselves from £219bn fraud losses.
Council repaints road markings for closed school
A Reform-run council apologises after spending £350 to repaint 'School Keep Clear' markings outside a school closed since 2016. Read the full story on this financial misstep.
4th Hounslow Labour councillor defects to Tories
West London councillor Vickram Grewal leaves Labour for Conservatives, citing financial mismanagement. The fourth defection in a week signals turmoil ahead of 2026 local elections.
Illegal streaming leads to £1,680 fraud bill warning
UK households using illegal streaming services face an average £1,680 financial fraud bill. New research reveals the shocking risks of 'dodgy' Fire Sticks. Protect yourself today.
Council left 1100 emails unread for four years
Haringey Council failed to read over 1,100 emails, including 500 police reports, between 2019 and 2023. A new management team promises reforms. Discover the full story.
Enfield Council's £1.2bn Debt Crisis
An auditor has issued statutory recommendations to Enfield Council to de-risk its £1.286bn debt, warning that its financial reserves have fallen below a safe threshold. Discover the full story.
English councils sell assets to avoid bankruptcy
Survey reveals most English councils are selling public assets like sports centres to fund soaring social care costs, with many also planning council tax hikes.
London woman stuck in mouldy council flat for 17 years
A Southwark mother has been living in a damp, mould-infested flat for 17 years, with electrical faults posing serious safety risks. Read her urgent plea for a safe home.
Fortune Teller Arrested Over Alleged $70m Sydney Fraud
A self-proclaimed fortune teller in Sydney has been arrested over an alleged $70m fraud scheme, exploiting vulnerable clients with promises of billionaire futures. Discover the full story.
London council lobbies Lords over £82m funding cuts
Kensington and Chelsea Council campaigns against government funding cuts before Rachel Reeves' Autumn Budget. Residents face service reductions and tax hikes.
Italian 'Mystic' Faces Fraud Trial Over Virgin Mary Statue
Gisella Cardia, a self-proclaimed mystic, is set for trial over claims a Virgin Mary statue wept blood, allegedly defrauding pilgrims of €365,000. Discover the full story.
Dodgy Fire Sticks Lead to £1,680 Fraud Loss
Cyber experts warn that using illegal streaming devices like 'dodgy' Fire sticks is putting users at high risk of financial fraud, with average losses of £1,680. Learn how to protect yourself.
Ethics Officials Removed in Trump Ally Document Probe
Fannie Mae ethics staff were fired after investigating whether a Trump ally improperly accessed mortgage details of Letitia James and Adam Schiff. Read the full investigation.
Fraudster jailed over UK's £5.5bn Bitcoin seizure
Zhimin Qian sentenced for £5.5bn Bitcoin Ponzi scheme that defrauded 128,000 victims. Discover the full story of the UK's largest cryptocurrency seizure.
Conwoman jailed in UK's biggest Bitcoin money laundering case
Zhimin Qian, known as the 'Goddess of Wealth', sentenced to 11 years for laundering £5bn in Bitcoin after orchestrating massive investment fraud. Read the full investigation details.
AI Scams Cost UK Insurers £84k Per Fake Claim
British insurers face an unprecedented surge in AI-driven fraud, with 15% of claims now fraudulent. Discover how outdated systems are costing the industry millions and what's being done.
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