Lloyds Bank warns all customers of fraud risk
Lloyds Bank issues urgent fraud warning ahead of Christmas, extending a scheme that has seized £15m from criminals to fund prevention and victim support.
Lloyds Bank issues urgent fraud warning ahead of Christmas, extending a scheme that has seized £15m from criminals to fund prevention and victim support.
A former Chelsea FC assistant treasury manager has pleaded guilty to defrauding the Premier League club of over £200,000. Claire Walsh will be sentenced at crown court.
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust reports a £31.2m deficit, £17.1m worse than planned, driven by rising staff pay costs. A financial recovery plan is underway.
Construction restarts on Berwick's £35m community hospital with a new interim contractor after Merit's administration. The NHS trust reassures the community on progress.
Action Fraud warns holidaymakers as travel scams surge for Black Friday. Protect your money with ATOL checks and credit card payments. Stay safe while booking deals.
Discover how Nazila Husanovic-Gladwyn uses her lived experience to support families and improve mental health services at Essex NHS Trust. Learn about this vital role making a real difference.
A Birmingham City Council bin worker was forced to resign after being secretly filmed working as a pub bouncer while claiming a work injury left him in a wheelchair.
Rosie Slater, 32, has been charged with 11 counts of fraud over alleged fake Oasis ticket sales. She is due in court in December. Read the latest on this case and new ticket resale laws.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust celebrates over 150 years of volunteer service and 2,720 years of staff dedication in special awards ceremonies. Read more about the local heroes.
The DWP is set to contact benefits claimants' families using new anti-fraud powers. Learn how this crackdown aims to reduce the ballooning welfare bill.
The GMC warns the NHS could face catastrophic staff shortages as foreign-trained doctors leave. A 26% exodus increase threatens healthcare delivery. Read the critical report.
Sandwell Council prevented a £750,000 right-to-buy scam as tenants rushed to beat a discount deadline. Discover how the council protected public funds and housing stock.
A Birmingham woman fought the DWP for months after criminals fraudulently claimed Universal Credit in her name. Discover how she finally cleared her name after 190 phone calls.
Cornel Birzoi, 53, appears at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court charged with fraud and theft targeting elderly men in the Black Country. Follow for live updates.
Lloyds Bank customers have reclaimed £2 million via chargebacks this year. The bank urges vigilance against festive scams and explains how to claim under Section 75.
Two women convicted of stealing £86,504 in benefits fraud. Discover how the DWP's new zero-tolerance approach is naming and shaming scammers.
The DWP gains new powers to deduct money from accounts to combat benefit fraud, with state pensions protected. Learn how these changes affect you and when they begin.
MP demands immediate government action as 23,500 families wrongly lose Child Benefit due to flawed travel data. Read the full investigation into this benefits system failure.
The DWP has saved £4.4 million using machine learning to tackle benefit fraud, but the NAO warns outdated IT systems are a major limitation. Discover the full report.
A disabled Bilston mum faces daily misery after a cowboy builder botched a crucial home adaptation, leaving her with a leaking ceiling and a £17,000 repair bill. Discover her fight for justice.
Drivers are at greater risk from a 'crash for cash' insurance scam sweeping the UK. Learn how to protect your details and report fraud. Stay safe on the roads.
UK households lose £97.7m to investment scams, with crypto fraud rising 55%. Official data reveals social media's role. Learn how to protect your savings now.
Blue badge holders are making an illegal mistake that could lead to fines. Discover how misuse is creating a crisis and what it means for disabled parking in the UK.
Two men appear in court charged with kidnapping an 80-year-old woman with dementia and fraud in a bogus workmen scam in Solihull. Police urge vigilance.
The DWP warns 24 million benefit claimants that failing to report life changes is considered fraud. Learn what changes you must declare to avoid penalties.
Major NHS England restructuring sees 18,000 staff facing redundancy as health service merges with Department of Health. Voluntary redundancy scheme explained.
Newcastle's Malhotra Group secures £660,000 payout from Aviva after High Court dismisses fraud allegations over hotel water damage. Read the full legal victory story.
New Mastercard research reveals nearly half of UK shoppers overlook scam warning signs during festive season. Learn how to protect yourself from fraud.
UK households targeted by fake Lidl adverts scamming Brits out of £200. Learn how to spot these purchase scams and protect your money from fraudsters.
Major NHS restructuring will eliminate 18,000 roles across England as ministers aim to reduce bureaucracy. Unions warn of disruption to patient services and loss of vital expertise.