Landlords fined £700k for illegal 'shoebox' flats
Two landlords have been ordered to pay £679,142 after illegally converting a family home into six cramped flats. Brent Council vows to crack down on rogue operators.
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Fly-tipper caught on CCTV ordered to pay £2k
A man from Enfield has been fined nearly £2,000 after being caught on camera illegally dumping bulky waste. The council warns of a zero-tolerance policy. Report fly-tipping to your local authority.
One in Four HMOs in England Operating Illegally
A quarter of HMOs in England are illegal, creating squalid conditions and a public health emergency costing the NHS £1.4bn. Discover the grassroots fightback.
UK falcon thefts surge to feed illegal Middle East trade
Exclusive data reveals hundreds of UK peregrine falcon nests raided in a decade, fuelling an illegal trade to meet soaring demand from elite UAE falconers. Read the investigation.
41,472 small boat arrivals in UK during 2025
Home Office brands 2025's 41,472 small boat Channel crossings 'shameful'. Explore the political fallout, new policies, and what the figures mean for UK immigration.
Missing in the Amazon: Protector and Poacher
Dive into the gripping third episode of the 'Missing in the Amazon' podcast. Uncover the full story of a British activist's disappearance in the rainforest. Listen now.
10 Council Homes Illegally Sublet on Airbnb in London
Barking and Dagenham Council is repossessing homes after discovering tenants illegally renting them on Airbnb. The council faces hurdles as the platform withholds key details.
UK ends DRC VIP visa privileges over migrant returns
The UK Home Secretary has revoked fast-track visa privileges for Democratic Republic of Congo officials amid a dispute over illegal migrant returns. Discover the details and implications.
UK imposes visa sanctions on DRC over migrant returns
The Home Office has removed preferential visa treatment for the Democratic Republic of Congo after it failed to agree to take back illegal migrants. Angola and Namibia have cooperated, averting sanctions. Read the latest on UK immigration policy.
Illegal Amazon roads fuel Colombia's crime networks
Armed groups have built a vast illegal road network in Colombia's Amazon, driving deforestation for cocaine, gold, and meat. Explore the environmental and security crisis.
Panama cuts Darién Gap deforestation by 88%
Panama's innovative fightback in the Darién Gap, using low-cost tech and co-investment, has dramatically cut illegal logging. This global model offers hope for forests worldwide.
Council Seeks to Shut Islamic Centre Linked to Preacher
Canterbury Bankstown council issues a 'cease use' order for the Al Madina centre, alleging it operates illegally as a prayer hall. The move follows scrutiny after the Bondi attack.
Charity shop shuts after shocking fly-tipping incident
A North London charity shop was forced to close after a mountain of dirty pans and soiled clothes was fly-tipped outside. St Luke's Hospice in Harrow issues a desperate plea to donors.
Hounslow councillor fined £40k for illegal nanny employment
Hounslow Council leader claims ignorance as councillor Hina Mir is fined for employing illegal worker. Discover the details and political fallout in West London.
Full list of UK areas in 'dodgy' Fire TV sticks crackdown
Authorities are cracking down on illegal streaming devices across the UK and Ireland. See the full list of targeted areas and learn about the legal risks and security dangers involved.
French police tear gas Channel crossing attempt near Dunkirk
French police fired tear gas at a group attempting to cross the English Channel overnight. The incident comes as over 40,000 people have made the journey in 2025. Read the latest on the migration crisis.
New German law aims to stop migrant small boat crossings
The UK government believes a new German law criminalising migrant smuggling facilitation will disrupt gangs storing boats in Germany. Read how this cross-border cooperation aims to secure UK borders.
70 butchered geese dumped in Norfolk roadside
A second illegal dumping of slaughtered geese in Norfolk sparks a public health alert. Authorities warn the meat may be unsafe and are appealing for information.
Doctor sentenced over Matthew Perry ketamine death
Dr Mark Chavez sentenced to eight months home confinement for role in supplying ketamine linked to Friends star Matthew Perry's fatal overdose. Full details of the case.
MHRA seizes counterfeit weight-loss drugs in Northampton raid
A Guardian investigation reveals a company linked to a major MHRA raid continues to sell unlicensed weight-loss drugs on Telegram, posing serious health risks. Learn the dangers of counterfeit retatrutide.
11 killed, including 3 children, in South African bar shooting
Gunmen open fire at unlicensed bar near Pretoria, killing 11 and injuring 14. Police hunt for three suspects as motive remains unclear. Read the latest on this tragedy.
Man jailed for smuggling rare New Zealand geckos
A man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for attempting to smuggle endangered jewelled geckos out of New Zealand in an undercover sting operation. Read the full story.
Interpol 'Most Wanted' Trafficker Held in Tiger Parts Smuggling
A woman on Interpol's most wanted list has been arrested in India for smuggling tiger body parts. Read the full story on the international crackdown.
11 killed in South African bar shooting
At least 11 people, including three children, were killed in a shooting at an illegal bar in Pretoria. Police are hunting three suspects. Read the latest on this tragic incident.
60 delivery drivers deported in Home Office crackdown
The Home Office is deporting 60 food delivery drivers for illegal work. Ministers push for tougher checks on platforms like Deliveroo. Read the latest on UK immigration enforcement.
North London off-licence raided over illegal tobacco sales
A Kentish Town off-licence owner faces losing his premises licence after police found illegal tobacco hidden in a lollipop holder and staff sold alcohol to a minor. Read the full investigation details.
Environment Agency loses £300m in landfill tax
A watchdog report reveals the Environment Agency failed to collect £300m in landfill tax from illegal waste sites. Read the full investigation into this major financial and environmental failure.
Terrorist jailed after illegal UK entry on small boat
Rebwar Hamad, convicted of terrorism in Italy, sentenced to over two years for entering the UK illegally on a small boat. Read the full details of the case and the CPS response.
171 arrests, 60 deportations in gig economy crackdown
UK authorities arrest 171 and deport 60 delivery drivers in a major immigration crackdown. Home Office targets illegal working to deter unlawful migration. Read the full details.
Environment Agency 'failed' to tell Lords about illegal waste
Peers express alarm after Environment Agency bosses omitted three large-scale illegal waste sites from evidence. The sites include a 25,000-tonne dump in Wigan and a river-polluting site in Oxfordshire. Read the full investigation.
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