UK Finance: Tech Giants Must Help Stop £629m Fraud Epidemic
UK Finance chief warns fraud is a 'national security issue', with 66% of scams starting online. Banks spend £38bn on compliance but tech platforms must do more.
UK Finance chief warns fraud is a 'national security issue', with 66% of scams starting online. Banks spend £38bn on compliance but tech platforms must do more.
Utah Valley University appoints conservative activist Charlie Kirk as its new president, sparking debate over academic freedom and political influence in higher education.
Sang Hea Kil, a tenured professor at San José State University, is fighting her dismissal over pro-Palestinian activism, raising major concerns about academic freedom and free speech on US campuses. Read the full story.
England's higher education regulator launches investigation into the University of Greater Manchester following serious allegations of financial misconduct and bribery. Police are also involved.
A man who posed as a registered nurse, fraudulently earning over £170,000, has been sentenced to 40 months in prison. Read the full details of the case.
After losing £500 to a fake golden retriever breeder, Kate Margolis co-created Petproov. The app verifies sellers to combat rising UK puppy fraud, which has cost victims over £1 million.
A UK company director has pleaded guilty to a global fraud involving counterfeit aircraft engine parts, leading to hundreds of grounded flights. Full story on the aviation safety scandal.
Adam Moore-Lynch sentenced to over five years for defrauding 50 victims in a £1.2m luxury watch scam. Discover the full story of the Manchester Watch Hub fraud.
Legal experts reveal Donald Trump's pardon for Giuliani is so broad it may have inadvertently pardoned any US citizen who committed voter fraud in the 2020 election. Discover the implications.
MPs learn 50 higher education providers face market exit risk, with 24 institutions potentially stopping degrees within 12 months. Smaller colleges most vulnerable.
Jianyang Geng argues liberal arts institutions must embrace market demands and abandon claims of exclusive critical thinking cultivation. Discover why reform is essential for survival.
Joshua Michals, 26, denies murdering Zhe Wang, 31, in her Lewisham flat after she wrongly believed he gave her an STD. The Old Bailey trial continues.
A 56-year-old Italian man is under investigation for allegedly disguising himself as his deceased mother to claim her pension. Discover the shocking details of this benefit fraud case.
Pei Chung, known as the 'dine-and-dash diva', arrested after skipping bills at multiple upscale NYC restaurants. Discover how her luxury dining habit led to Rikers Island.
Sir Alex Ferguson helps launch 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students at Glasgow Caledonian University, continuing his decade-long support that has raised over £11m.
Dozens of elite US universities including Harvard and Yale risk losing state department research partnerships over diversity hiring practices. Discover which institutions are affected.
Cambridge scientists identify five brain development eras spanning infancy to old age, with adult mode not starting until early 30s. Discover how your brain evolves.
Former Phoenix news anchor Stephanie Hockridge receives 10-year sentence for $63m Covid relief fraud alongside husband. She'll join Ghislaine Maxwell and Elizabeth Holmes in Texas prison.
US senators call for FTC and SEC investigation into Meta's $3.5bn scam ad revenue. Discover how Facebook and Instagram profit from fraudulent advertisements targeting millions.
New research from UK and Italian universities reveals AI's poor grasp of humour. Discover why large language models struggle with puns and cultural nuance. Read the full study.
Explore how remote Indian villages transformed from agricultural hubs to cybercrime centres preying on global victims. Discover the shocking reality behind digital deception.
Chancellor Rachel Reeves announces a £1.2bn crackdown on Universal Credit fraud while scrapping the two-child limit. Discover the budget's impact on welfare and taxes.
Genetic analysis of prehistoric birch tar chewed 10,500 years ago in Estonia reveals a brown-eyed, brown-haired teenager. This remarkable discovery connects us directly with Stone Age life.
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.
Using a modified Amazon Fire Stick can give criminals direct access to your bank and passwords. Learn how to protect yourself from this growing UK fraud threat.
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.
Remembering Chris Robertson MBE, a titan of UK teacher education who championed every child's right to the best opportunities. Her legacy transformed early years training.
UK universities are closing language departments as student demand plummets, despite Duolingo reporting young Brits are keen learners. Experts warn of a national crisis.
Exclusive: Federal investigators examine unfounded claims Venezuela helped steal the 2020 US election, potentially strengthening case for military action. Read the full investigation.
Mahmoud Khalil files lawsuit demanding release of communications between Trump administration and anti-Palestinian groups following his ICE detention. Read the full story.