WH Smith targets ex-bosses' bonuses after £50m accounting error
WH Smith's profits plummet to £16m as the FCA launches a formal investigation. The retailer is attempting to recover £7m in bonuses from former executives. Read the full story.
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WH Smith Investigated by FCA Over Accounting Woes
The Financial Conduct Authority launches an investigation into WH Smith following accounting errors in its US division. CEO resigns as profit forecasts are slashed.
System failed to stop Queensland childcare predator
A damning report reveals a Queensland childcare worker's predatory abuse could have been halted on five separate occasions by authorities. Read the full investigation.
Police failures in Hannah Clarke murder case exposed
Whistleblower reveals how Queensland police missed multiple opportunities to prevent Hannah Clarke and her three children's murders through coercive control laws.
Carer's Allowance Report Reveals Systemic DWP Failures
Damning review exposes how DWP's systemic flaws left carers facing huge debts and mental health crises. Ministers urged to apologise for devastating impact on vulnerable families.
Covid Inquiry Reveals Government's Pandemic Failures
Official Covid inquiry report exposes devastating government failures during pandemic as families share heartbreaking stories of loss during lockdown restrictions.
FCA investigates WH Smith accounting error
City watchdog makes inquiries into WH Smith's accounting blunder that wiped £600m off market value. Read the latest on the retailer's strategic shift.
2000+ vulnerable children missing from UK council care
Shocking FOI data reveals more than 2,000 trafficked and lone child asylum seekers disappeared from UK council care last year. Charities demand urgent safeguarding reforms.
Police Failures in Domestic Violence Cases Revealed
Guardian Australia's Broken Trust investigation exposes systemic police failures in domestic violence cases, prompting powerful public responses and calls for urgent reform.
Covid Inquiry Reveals UK Government Pandemic Failures
The official Covid inquiry report exposes catastrophic government missteps that led to tens of thousands of deaths. Learn what went wrong and how to prevent future crises.
Rowson's COVID Inquiry Cartoon Critiques UK Response
Martin Rowson's powerful cartoon dissects the UK's COVID-19 inquiry findings, revealing systemic government failures during the pandemic. See the damning visual critique.
COVID Inquiry: 23,000 Deaths From Lockdown Delay
The UK COVID inquiry exposes how delayed lockdowns cost 23,000 lives, with repeated failures leading to 65,000 second-wave deaths. Discover the damning findings.
MHA Boss Eyes Further Accountancy Firm Mergers
MHA's managing director reveals plans for more mergers following recent deals as accountancy sector consolidation accelerates. Discover what's driving the rush.
Hospital failures led to man's death after transplant
A coroner found Barry Loxston died after receiving a kidney transplant when he was medically unfit. Read the full investigation into hospital care failures.
MHA revenue up 13% after London listing success
MHA reports impressive 13% revenue growth to £56.1m following its London stock market debut. Discover how the accounting firm plans to expand its private equity and international services.
Ex-WH Smith Finance Chief Withdraws from Greggs Role
Former WH Smith finance director Robert Moorhead withdraws from Greggs board position following damning audit report. CEO Carl Cowling steps down after profits overstated by £30m.
Study reveals flaws in Australia's forest accounting methods
New research exposes how Australia's official forest figures hide deforestation impacts through misleading accounting. Learn how this affects climate goals.
WH Smith CEO resigns after £30m accounting blunder
WH Smith boss Carl Cowling resigns immediately after an accounting failure slashes profit forecasts by £30m. Read the full story on the retail giant's turmoil.
WH Smith CEO steps down after accounting scandal
WH Smith's chief executive departs immediately following a major accounting failure in its North American division that slashed profits and wiped nearly £600m from market value.
Police failures in domestic violence death case
Exclusive investigation reveals how Queensland police failures contributed to Gail Karran's death after her husband was released from custody despite being assessed as dangerous.
Police whistleblower reveals domestic violence failures
A former Queensland police sergeant breaks her silence on systemic failures in handling domestic violence cases, including the Hannah Clarke murder. Read the full investigation.
New Evidence Shows Police Failed Hannah Clarke
Exclusive investigation reveals serious police failings in Hannah Clarke domestic violence case that were overlooked by coronial inquest. New evidence shows victim's disclosures weren't logged.
Police failures in Hannah Clarke domestic violence case
Exclusive: Whistleblowers reveal systemic police failings in the Hannah Clarke domestic violence murder case and other deaths. Discover the urgent need for reform.
Safeguarding Failures Led to Sara Sharif's Murder
Damning review reveals multiple agency failures left Sara Sharif unprotected from abuse and torture before her murder. Read the full investigation findings.
Report: System failed murdered Sara Sharif
A damning review finds 10-year-old Sara Sharif was failed by multiple agencies before her murder. Read the shocking findings and recommendations for change.
91 prisoners mistakenly freed since April, four at large
Justice Secretary David Lammy reveals 91 prisoners were mistakenly freed in England and Wales since April, with up to four still at large. Read the full investigation into the systemic failures.
Louvre Security Failures Exposed in Damning Heist Report
A scathing auditor's report uncovers catastrophic security lapses at the Louvre, detailing how thieves exploited alarm failures and staff shortages in one of Paris's most audacious art thefts.
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.
BDO UK and Ireland announce landmark accounting merger
In a landmark move for the professional services sector, BDO's UK and Irish firms announce plans to merge, creating a £1.4bn revenue giant poised to challenge the Big Four's dominance in the mid-market arena.
BDO Announces Major UK & Ireland Accounting Merger
Two of BDO's largest firms unite in strategic merger, creating a £1.1 billion revenue practice with ambitious growth targets and enhanced client services across the UK and Ireland.
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