Snapchat groomer jailed for 28 years for child rape
Senior NHS manager Paul Lipscombe sentenced to 28 years for raping girls groomed on Snapchat and selling AI-generated child abuse videos. Police believe there may be more victims.
Category : Search result: HMRC child benefit fraud
Two-Child Benefit Cap Scrapped in Budget
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves confirm the two-child benefit cap will be lifted in the budget, a move costing £2.8bn aimed at tackling child poverty. Read the latest.
Starmer: Racism returning to UK politics
PM Keir Starmer warns divisive hard-right politics is tearing Britain apart and signals end to two-child benefit cap in budget. Read the full interview analysis.
Reeves hints at two-child benefit cap removal in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves suggests scrapping the two-child benefit cap in the 2025 Budget, potentially boosting finances for larger families and tackling child poverty.
Rachel Reeves hints at UK tax increases in Budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves signals potential tax threshold freezes, breaking an election promise. Discover what the 2025 Budget could mean for your income and finances.
UK unemployment rate rises to 5.0%, highest in 4 years
UK unemployment rate climbs to 5.0%, reaching a four-year high as payroll numbers fall. Get the latest economic data ahead of the autumn budget.
Bookmaker's error reveals suspected illegal offshore betting
A UK bookmaker's paperwork error has uncovered a potential illegal offshore network taking unlicensed bets from high-rolling British punters, prompting a Gambling Commission inquiry. Discover the full story.
Reeves signals tax rises, hints at ending child benefit cap
Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares for November budget, hinting at breaking tax pledges to avoid public spending cuts while considering scrapping the two-child benefit cap.
Reeves Signals Tax Pledge Breach and Benefit Cap Review
Chancellor Rachel Reeves indicates breaking manifesto tax pledges and lifting two-child benefit cap in November budget. Get the latest political analysis.
Reeves to remove two-child benefit cap in budget
Chancellor Rachel Reeves signals plan to abolish two-child benefit cap, potentially lifting 350,000 children from poverty. Budget announcement expected this month.
Reeves: Labour manifesto pledges may be dropped
Chancellor Rachel Reeves indicates Labour may abandon key manifesto commitments due to worse-than-expected economic inheritance. Budget to focus on NHS waiting lists and growth.
Christmas Benefit Payment Dates 2025 Revealed
Don't miss out on your Christmas money! Our essential guide reveals when DWP and HMRC benefit payments will arrive during the 2025 festive season, including Universal Credit, State Pension, and tax credits.
Missing 11-year-old boy: Police appeal for information
Metropolitan Police launch urgent search for missing 11-year-old South London boy last seen on Thursday evening. Public asked to report any sightings immediately.
Michelle Mone-linked firm owes £39m in taxes
A company connected to Conservative peer Michelle Mone owes HMRC £39 million in unpaid taxes, raising fresh questions about government procurement during the pandemic.
HMRC child benefit error freezes payments for thousands
A major HMRC system error has left thousands of parents without vital child benefit payments, prompting urgent parliamentary scrutiny and demands for immediate solutions.
HMRC Tax Refund Scam: Protect Your Money
Exclusive investigation reveals how criminals are exploiting HMRC's repayment system, leaving thousands of taxpayers out of pocket. Learn how to protect yourself from this sophisticated fraud.
Mother's campaign protects UK children after daughters' murder
Exclusive: A grieving mother transforms unimaginable tragedy into a powerful force for change, creating new protections for vulnerable children across the UK.
Missing Louisiana girl found alive in Pennsylvania box
A nationwide AMBER Alert ends in relief as 6-year-old Elsie McCabe is discovered hidden in a cardboard box in Pennsylvania woodland, hundreds of miles from her Louisiana home. The extraordinary cross-state recovery operation involved multiple law enforcem
HMRC accused of privacy law breaches in child benefit crackdown
Tax authorities face scrutiny as privacy experts reveal HMRC likely broke data protection laws while investigating child benefit claims, raising serious concerns about citizen privacy rights.
South London council in child exploitation report
A south London local authority finds itself under the spotlight after being identified in a major government report examining child exploitation risks across the country, raising serious questions about safeguarding practices.
Winter Fuel Payment Tax Changes Loom for 2025
Exclusive investigation reveals potential tax changes affecting millions of pensioners' winter heating payments. HMRC considerations could impact household budgets from 2025.
Three men charged with child sex offences in Rochdale
Three men have been charged with multiple child sexual offences in Rochdale following a major police investigation into grooming and exploitation of vulnerable victims.
Child Poverty Crisis: Most Kids in 73 English Areas Poor
New research exposes devastating child poverty crisis across England, with nearly all children in dozens of regions growing up in financially struggling families.
Pension Tax Trap: Thousands Hit by Shock Tax Bills
Exclusive investigation reveals how HMRC's emergency tax system is hitting pensioners who return to work, with some losing nearly half their income to unexpected tax demands.
Paedophile jailed for raping 4-year-old in North London
A dangerous sexual predator from North London has been sentenced to 14 years imprisonment after admitting to grooming and raping a vulnerable four-year-old boy in a disturbing case that has shocked the community.
Mother loses child benefit over flight she never took
A British mother lost her child benefit payments after the DWP ruled she had 'emigrated' to Norway - despite never actually boarding the flight to Oslo she'd booked. Discover how a bureaucratic loophole is costing families their entitlements.
Grooming Gangs Inquiry Descends into Chaos
An explosive investigation reveals how Britain's landmark grooming gangs inquiry has descended into turmoil, with allegations of political interference and systemic failures threatening justice for victims.
Full abolition of two-child benefit cap needed to cut poverty
New research reveals that only complete removal of the controversial two-child benefit limit will significantly reduce child poverty, as partial reforms fall short.
NFL's Cam Ward Targeted in Identity Theft Scam
Miami Dolphins quarterback Cam Ward becomes victim of sophisticated identity theft scheme involving fraudulent credit cards and bank accounts opened in his name, sparking NFL security concerns.
NHS loses VAT battle over hospital parking charges
The UK Supreme Court has delivered a landmark verdict requiring NHS hospitals to pay VAT on patient and visitor parking fees, dealing a significant financial blow to the health service amid ongoing budget pressures.
Page 4 of 4