Social Media Holiday Scams Cost Brits £3,500 on Average
Criminals are using fake social media ads to lure UK holidaymakers with 'too good to be true' deals. Learn how to spot the scams and protect your money this booking season.
Criminals are using fake social media ads to lure UK holidaymakers with 'too good to be true' deals. Learn how to spot the scams and protect your money this booking season.
An interactive map reveals 100 UK bank branches closing in 2026, including three in London. See if your local Lloyds, Halifax, or Santander is affected.
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey urges central banks to stand up to populism and defend free trade. He warns of four major headwinds to global prosperity. Read his full analysis.
Martin Lewis warns UK travellers about fake ETIAS websites. The EU visa waiver scheme is delayed until late 2026. Learn how to avoid being scammed and the official application process.
Cryptocurrency NYC Token, launched by former New York mayor Eric Adams, soared to $580m before crashing. The firm denies 'rug pull' scam allegations. Read the full investigation.
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey signs statement of solidarity with Jerome Powell as US Fed faces criminal inquiry. Read the latest on the threat to central bank independence.
A Florida woman faces charges for allegedly impersonating the father of a Camp Mystic flood victim to solicit donations. Discover the details of this online fraud case.
Motorists using the Dartford Crossing are being warned about fraudulent websites mimicking the official Dart Charge service to issue fake penalty notices. Learn how to spot the scams and protect yourself.
Two men face 72 charges each for allegedly scamming over $50,000 from elderly women in NSW shopping centre car parks. Police detail the 'good Samaritan' ruse used to steal wallets and cards.
Chinese-born tycoon Chen Zhi, accused of running a vast online fraud network from Cambodia, has been arrested and extradited to China. The US alleges his conglomerate was a front for a major criminal organisation.
BlueScope Steel rejects a $13.2bn takeover bid, Pro-Palestine groups plan Melbourne rally against Israeli president's visit, and NSW police warn of elderly driver scams. Follow live updates.
Starling Bank's new 'Last Digit Widget' encourages daily balance checks, potentially saving users £1,600 annually. Learn how a simple habit boosts savings and spots wasteful payments.
The Princess of Asturias Foundation warns of a sophisticated TikTok fraud using AI-generated videos of Spain's future queen to solicit money. Learn how the scam works and the official response.
The complete list of 2026 UK bank holidays has been confirmed, including a Boxing Day switch. Discover the dates and expert strategies to maximise your annual leave for extended breaks.
Allica Bank offers a business account paying competitive interest and cashback. Firms holding £250k could earn close to £10,000 in 2026. Discover how to make your cash work harder.
Kayvan Novak revives his Brian Badonde character for a silly new podcast. Plus, a deep dive into a multimillion-dollar child cancer scam and essential listens on family secrets and acting. Discover your next audio obsession.
Rob Brydon hosts new mass-participant gameshow The Floor on ITV1. Plus, The Night Manager returns, and a BBC Two doc exposes a Hampstead faith healer scam. Your guide to tonight's TV.
Guardian columnist Tim Dowling recounts a bewildering phone scam attempt where the fraudster burst into laughter. A tale of modern confusion, incompetence, and the need for a fictional PA.
Travel experts warn of 'ticket screenshot' scams ahead of London's New Year's Eve fireworks. Learn how to spot fakes and protect yourself from being turned away.
Thieves executed a spectacular bank heist in Germany, drilling into a vault and stealing £30 million in gold and valuables. Discover the details of the raid and the aftermath for thousands of customers.
A gang drilled into a German savings bank vault over Christmas, stealing valuables worth tens of millions from safety deposit boxes. Get the latest on the major heist in Gelsenkirchen.
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.
Plan your last-minute banking. Most UK high street banks will close early on New Year's Eve and remain shut on the New Year's Day bank holiday. Check your branch times here.
Manchester United forward Joshua Zirkzee has agreed a January move to AS Roma, with a loan-to-buy deal worth €40m set to be finalised by mid-January. Get the latest transfer news and updates.
Mark Killick, one of Britain's worst cowboy builders, has been sentenced to 14 years in prison for defrauding 37 victims out of over £1.25 million. Read the full shocking story of his scams.
Chelsea are reportedly working behind the scenes to sign Marseille's 18-year-old midfielder Darryl Bakola, a player also admired by Arsenal. His contract hesitation could spark a January transfer battle.
Two men who used the Grindr dating app to burgle victims' homes have been jailed. The judge said they exploited the victims' perceived vulnerability. Read the full story.
Arsenal are unlikely to challenge Chelsea, Manchester United and Manchester City for Bournemouth winger Antoine Semenyo in January. The in-form star has a £65m release clause. Get the latest transfer news.
Criminals are using free AI tools to clone voices from just 3 seconds of audio. Learn how to spot the 'family emergency' scam and protect your loved ones from this sophisticated fraud.
Notorious fraudster Mark Acklom, who posed as a banker and MI6 agent, has been ordered to pay his victim £125,000 after a five-year court battle. Read the full story.