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Law
fromBoston.com
1 day ago

Melrose man charged with stealing hundreds of thousands from clients, prosecutors say

A Melrose lawyer faces multiple charges for embezzling client funds and practicing law while suspended.
Information security
fromnews.bitcoin.com
1 day ago

SEC Warns Fake Officials Exploit Trust With Fraud Tactics Targeting Investors

Impersonation scams using SEC branding are increasing, exploiting investor trust through social media and text messages.
London startup
fromBusiness Matters
1 day ago

Barclays bets on the high street once more with new branches and the return of the bank manager

Barclays plans to open new branches and reinstate the bank manager role to compete with digital challengers in consumer banking.
Deliverability
fromIrish Independent
1 day ago

Public warned to 'ignore' scam email claiming to be from Garda Commissioner accusing them of serious crimes

A phishing email impersonating An Garda Síochána threatens recipients with serious legal consequences if they do not respond within 24 hours.
fromIndependent
2 days ago

'If you are using credit cards to take out cash, you need to cut up your card' - money experts share their credit card dos and don'ts

Credit cards can be very dangerous from a financial well-being perspective, if used irresponsibly. The temptation to use one to fund a big holiday or a new sofa that you can't afford can be seriously tempting.
Relationships
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

Sky should drop 'greedy' legal action against dodgy box users, TD Paul Murphy says

Sky intends to use the information obtained from a court case to take legal actions against the resellers and some of the end users, marking the first time end users could face legal action.
EU data protection
#retail-crime
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days ago

M&S calls for crackdown on brazen, organised, aggressive' retail crime

Marks & Spencer urges government and mayor to address increasing retail crime and violence affecting stores across the UK.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

M&S boss calls for more action on crime and abuse of staff

Retail crime is escalating, with organized gangs targeting stores, leading to violence and abuse against staff, necessitating a stronger police response.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
2 days ago

Children sell knives like clothes online, MP says

Children are increasingly buying and selling knives online, prompting government action to combat knife crime and exploitation.
#data-breach
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago
Privacy professionals

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

Privacy professionals
fromSilicon Canals
2 days ago

A fintech app asked users for their passports - then left 360,000 files unprotected for five years - Silicon Canals

A money transfer app exposed over 360,000 sensitive files on a public server for nearly five years, including unencrypted personal documents.
Intellectual property law
fromReadWrite
2 days ago

CFTC lawsuit targets states over prediction markets ban

Federal regulators are suing Arizona, Illinois, and Connecticut to assert authority over event contracts against state regulations labeling them as unlicensed gambling.
Pets
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Major UK bank issues warning after surge in pet scam reports

Pet scams have surged, with significant financial losses reported, particularly affecting women and individuals aged 46 and over.
Cryptocurrency
fromFortune
3 days ago

Prediction markets caught insider traders in real time. Congress wants to shut them down anyway | Fortune

Prediction markets expose insider trading issues, offering transparency through blockchain technology, and should not be banned by legislation.
#reproductive-rights
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Martin Lewis issues urgent advice to millions affected by car finance scandal

The Independent provides critical journalism on various issues, emphasizing the importance of donations to support unbiased reporting without paywalls.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

It makes me feel sick': Man whose grandmother's body was kept at bogus funeral home

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Car finance compensation scheme: How will redress work and who is eligible?

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues like reproductive rights and financial compensation for mis-sold car loans.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Am I eligible for NS&I compensation with up to 476m in deposits affected?

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues, while NS&I faces scrutiny for errors affecting bereaved families' savings.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

NS&I boss leaves bank over missing savings scandal

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, emphasizing the importance of accessible reporting.
Real estate
fromwww.bbc.com
4 days ago

Estate agents accuse Rightmove of charging excessive fees

Rightmove faces a class action for allegedly charging excessive fees to estate agents, claiming a dominant market position and unsustainable practices.
#insider-trading
US Elections
fromFortune
3 days ago

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.
Law
fromFortune
3 days ago

New top federal enforcer has his sights set on ending insider trading on prediction markets | Fortune

Curbing insider trading on prediction markets is a top priority for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
US Elections
fromFortune
3 days ago

Prediction markets have sparked a golden age of insider trading-but the party may be coming to an end | Fortune

Insider trading in prediction markets has surged, raising concerns about unethical betting practices and lack of regulatory oversight.
Law
fromFortune
3 days ago

New top federal enforcer has his sights set on ending insider trading on prediction markets | Fortune

Curbing insider trading on prediction markets is a top priority for the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.
fromIndependent
3 days ago

Retired urologist faces tribunal over alleged patient care failures and failure to triage hundreds of GP referrals

Aidan O'Brien faces a series of allegations including that he failed to provide good clinical care to 10 patients between 2011 and 2019.
Medicine
France news
fromwww.thelocal.com
3 days ago

Citigroup orders home-working as US banks in Paris and Frankfurt tighten security

Citigroup has instructed employees in Paris and Frankfurt to work from home due to heightened security concerns following a thwarted attack on a US bank.
Poker
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Revealed: the vast illegal casino network targeting UK gamblers

Andres Markou, the supposed CEO of MyStake, is an AI-generated decoy for a network of illegal online casinos.
Chelsea
fromwww.fourfourtwo.com
3 days ago

Chelsea handed surprising PSR verdict amid record-breaking 262m losses

Chelsea reported a record pre-tax loss of £262 million for the 2024/25 tax year despite high revenue figures.
World news
fromReadWrite
5 days ago

Experts say geopolitical trades test limits of insider trading laws

Unusual trading patterns before Trump's Iran announcement raise questions about market integrity and the adequacy of current regulations.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Harrods' closure of compensation scheme for survivors of alleged sexual abuse called neither fair nor just'

Harrods is criticized for closing a compensation scheme for abuse survivors before completing an internal investigation.
Remote teams
fromTheregister
6 days ago

Security contractor blew the whistle on shabby support crew

Brad, a security contractor, faced challenges with antivirus alerts while working in a labor hire company's office without proper IT support.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

New laws to make it easier to cancel subscriptions and get refunds

New laws will simplify subscription cancellations and refunds, potentially saving consumers nearly £170 annually.
#premier-league
Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Chelsea lead Premier League's record 460m spend on agent fees

Premier League clubs paid £460m to agents in the past year, a 13% increase, with Chelsea being the highest spender at £65.1m.
Chelsea
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Chelsea lead Premier League's record 460m spend on agent fees

Premier League clubs paid £460m to agents in the past year, a 13% increase, with Chelsea being the highest spender at £65.1m.
#fraud
Poker
fromESPN.com
6 days ago

NFL asks prediction markets to stop manipulable trading

The NFL requested prediction market operators to avoid trades on easily manipulated events to protect game integrity and prevent unfair allegations.
London politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 days ago

Funeral director admits preventing 30 burials and stealing donations from mourners

A fraudulent funeral director pleaded guilty to multiple counts of preventing lawful burials and fraud involving ashes and charity theft.
Privacy technologies
fromEngadget
2 weeks ago

UK fines 4chan nearly $700,000 for failing its online safety act obligations

UK's Ofcom fined 4chan £520,000 for failing to comply with Online Safety Act 2023, primarily for not implementing age verification to prevent children from accessing pornographic content.
London startup
fromEngadget
4 days ago

The UK's antitrust regulator is looking into Microsoft's possible monopoly power

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is investigating Microsoft for potential anti-competitive practices in the cloud market.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

Hundreds of my abusers are still out there, says victim as grooming inquiry launched

Grooming gangs exploited young girls, with many perpetrators remaining unpunished despite some convictions.
Information security
fromThe Hacker News
6 days ago

Weekly Recap: Telecom Sleeper Cells, LLM Jailbreaks, Apple Forces U.K. Age Checks and More

A critical Citrix vulnerability is actively exploited, and the FBI confirms a hack of Director Kash Patel's email account by an Iran-linked group.
#fca
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Car finance scandal compensation scheme revealed for millions of UK motorists

The FCA has announced a compensation scheme for 12 million drivers mis-sold car loans, with payouts averaging £830.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Car finance redress bill cut by 2bn as VCA unveils final compensation scheme

The FCA has reduced the expected compensation cost for car finance mis-selling by £2 billion, now estimating £9.1 billion total costs.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Car finance scandal compensation scheme revealed for millions of UK motorists

The FCA has announced a compensation scheme for 12 million drivers mis-sold car loans, with payouts averaging £830.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

Car finance redress bill cut by 2bn as VCA unveils final compensation scheme

The FCA has reduced the expected compensation cost for car finance mis-selling by £2 billion, now estimating £9.1 billion total costs.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

'Fake landlord lied that his dad had died to scam my deposit'

Rental scams in London are prevalent, with many victims losing deposits and facing last-minute housing crises.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Water companies accused of more than 3,000 environmental rule breaches

The Environment Agency identified over 3,000 environmental breaches by water companies after conducting more than 10,000 inspections in the past year.
Law
fromwww.bbc.com
6 days ago

Celtic pay out five-figure sum to sexual abuse victim

Celtic settled a historic sexual abuse case by paying a five-figure sum to a victim of Frank Cairney's abuse at Celtic Boys Club in 1989.
Business
fromBusiness Matters
3 weeks ago

Former RBS manager admits taking 600,000 in bribes from struggling business customers

An RBS Global Restructuring Group manager admitted accepting over £600,000 in bribes from struggling business owners in exchange for favorable treatment between 2012 and 2016.
EU data protection
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Reform UK may breach data laws with free energy bills competition

Reform UK's energy bill lottery competition risks violating UK data protection laws by collecting sensitive voting data without transparent disclosure of its intended use.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Lawyer sacked for nonce' slur claims unfair dismissal due to brain injury

The Independent provides accessible journalism on critical issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support its reporting efforts.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

The great care home cash grab: how private equity turned vulnerable elderly people into human ATMs

Kilgour arranged a bank loan and in June 1989 he launched Four Seasons Health Care, taking the name from a restaurant in Midtown Manhattan where he had once dined.
London politics
Privacy technologies
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Customers of three UK banks report being able to see other people's accounts on app

Lloyds Banking Group customers experienced a security breach allowing access to other customers' account details, transactions, and national insurance numbers through their mobile apps on Thursday morning.
EU data protection
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

What you need to know after millions of UK firms' data shared in major glitch

A five-month data glitch at UK Companies House exposed private details of over five million business directors, allowing unauthorized access and editing through browser back-button navigation.
fromBBC News
3 weeks ago

'I was pursued for fraud for having two council jobs at once'

I think technology is the main reason it's possible. I don't have to be in the office, in one central place of work - I can see lots of things digitally. But it requires hard work and sacrifice. My employers were pleased with what I was doing and didn't seem to notice that I was managing those two things at the same time.
Remote teams
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Less than one per cent of phone theft cases lead to a criminal charge, figures show

Fewer than 1% of mobile phone thefts lead to charges, with 95% of cases closed by the Met Police without identifying a suspect.
Business
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 weeks ago

Common disputes small businesses face and how to avoid them - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Small businesses must prevent common disputes through clear communication, well-defined agreements, and transparent governance to avoid costly disruption and operational delays.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
1 week ago

NS&I set to pay millions to customers over misplaced funds

NS&I is expected to pay hundreds of millions to customers due to failures in managing bereavement-related claims.
Privacy professionals
fromSecurityWeek
2 weeks ago

UK Companies House Exposed Details of Millions of Firms

A critical vulnerability in Companies House WebFiling allowed authenticated users to access other companies' accounts and sensitive data of five million firms through a simple browser navigation technique.
UK news
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

Ford's FCE Bank sets aside 155m ahead of car finance compensation ruling

Ford's UK finance arm has raised its provisions for car finance mis-selling to £155 million amid a multibillion-pound compensation program.
UK politics
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

MPs warn Treasury reforms risk undermining Financial Ombudsman independence

MPs warn that Treasury's proposed FOS reforms risk undermining institutional independence by allowing direct government appointment of the ombudsman chair.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 weeks ago

What changes are coming to credit score files and what does it mean for you?

Your credit file (or credit report) is a detailed, six-year history of your borrowing, repayment behaviour, and financial public records. It includes payments for credit cards, loans, mortgages, mobile contracts, and utilities. Lenders check credit files to decide whether to approve applications and what interest rate to offer.
EU data protection
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Headteacher banned from classroom after using school credit card to pay train fares

A headteacher in England was banned for misusing school credit cards for personal expenses over three years.
#post-office-horizon-scandal
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Redress schemes for Post Office Horizon scandal have serious failings, MPs find

Post Office Horizon scandal redress schemes have critical structural failings causing unacceptable delays, inadequate compensation offers, and retraumatization of wrongly prosecuted operators.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Fujitsu yet to contribute a penny' to Post Office Horizon victims

Fujitsu faces criticism for not financially contributing to the £1.5 billion Post Office Horizon scandal redress bill, while MPs demand urgent action to quash wrongful convictions from the faulty accounting system.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 week ago

Troubled UK bank fined 2 million for misleading financial watchdog

The Bank of England fined the Bank of London £2 million for misleading regulators and failing to act with integrity amid financial difficulties.
Social justice
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Survivor of financial abuse invited to advise ministers after Guardian report

Francesca Onody, nearly killed by her abusive husband, experienced financial abuse, homelessness and repossession; a minister invited her to advise on supporting economic abuse victims.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Motorists left out of pocket by car insurance over key policy

Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground journalism while consumer watchdog Which? warns many car insurance policies inadequately cover personal belongings.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Campaigner launches 1.5bn legal action in UK against Apple over wallet's hidden fees'

The financial campaigner James Daley has launched a 1.5bn class action lawsuit against Apple over its mobile phone wallet, claiming the US tech company blocked competition and charged hidden fees that ultimately harmed 50 million UK consumers. The lawsuit takes aim at Apple Pay, which they say has been the only contactless payment service available for iPhone users in Britain over the past decade.
Apple
#fraud-and-cybercrime
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago
UK news

Londoners 'disproportionately' affected by fraud

London experiences disproportionate fraud impact, with 40% of national fraud victims and 60% of courier fraud cases occurring in the capital, driven by increasingly sophisticated AI-enabled scams.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Londoners 'disproportionately' targeted by online fraudsters

London accounts for 40 percent of national fraud victims, with criminals increasingly using AI technology to conduct sophisticated scams at scale while evading law enforcement detection.
UK news
fromwww.bbc.com
3 weeks ago

Londoners 'disproportionately' affected by fraud

London experiences disproportionate fraud impact, with 40% of national fraud victims and 60% of courier fraud cases occurring in the capital, driven by increasingly sophisticated AI-enabled scams.
UK news
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Londoners 'disproportionately' targeted by online fraudsters

London accounts for 40 percent of national fraud victims, with criminals increasingly using AI technology to conduct sophisticated scams at scale while evading law enforcement detection.
fromIndependent
2 months ago

'I swear to God, I never lie' - how fraudster's attempts to play Ireland's personal injury system were exposed

Constantin Iosca moved here from Romania in 1997 for a 'better life', but will be spending nearly three years in jail after bringing a fraudulent personal injury claim
Miscellaneous
Marketing
fromEngadget
2 months ago

UK agency questions Meta's policies for illegal gambling site ads

Meta allows advertisements from unlicensed online gambling operators on Facebook and Instagram despite policies requiring licensing and GamStop integration.
UK news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago

Warning criminals are exploiting AI after record number of UK scam reports

UK fraud reports reached record 445,000 in 2025, with identity theft as the most common type, driven by criminals increasingly exploiting artificial intelligence and digital technologies.
Miscellaneous
fromIrish Independent
2 months ago

Shock as motor and home insurer says it is to cease trading

Footprint Underwriting ceased trading immediately; customers remain insured under existing policies while brokers seek clarity on claims handling and possible refunds.
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

How does a secured loan work in the UK in 2026?

A secured loan creates access to higher limits and competitive pricing, though it also places your property at risk. You gain clarity once you understand how the charge system operates, how lenders assess equity, and what shapes affordability outcomes. Writers often turn this topic into a maze, so I will keep the explanations tight. To me, it all comes down to understanding the mechanics from start to finish because knowledge in finance tends to cut confusion at the root.
Real estate
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

What are my rights as a borrower? - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Taking out a loan can feel like stepping into unfamiliar territory. Questions pile up fast. How much can they charge me? What happens if I miss a payment? Can they call my workplace? Here's what most borrowers don't realize. Singapore's Moneylenders Act grants you significant legal protections. These aren't suggestions lenders can ignore. They're enforceable rules backed by the Ministry of Law. Every licensed money lender operating in Singapore follows them. No exceptions.
Law
Business
fromBusiness Matters
1 month ago

Santander attacks FCA 'overreach' as UK car finance scandal bill passes 460m

Santander UK provision for unfair car loan commission rises to £461m while accusing the FCA of overreach and Banco Santander pursues a $12.2bn Webster takeover.
UK news
fromCity AM
1 month ago

Banks push for tech giants to share scam ad costs

Social media platforms profit from scam advertisements but contribute nothing to fraud reimbursement costs borne by banks and payment firms.
fromIndependent
1 month ago

Financial services worker jailed for deception and impersonating a garda takes unfair dismissal case

Company says it learnt of employee's incarceration from newspaper articles
Law
fromBusiness Matters
2 months ago

The most dangerous everyday situations and legal help after an accident

HSE data repeatedly show the same patterns. Slips and trips on level ground, manual handling strains, falls from height, and road traffic collisions account for most non-fatal injuries. Beacon Law Solicitors have highlighted that in the 2022-23 reporting year, slips and trips made up roughly a third of employer-reported injuries, with handling and lifting close behind. Those are not anecdotes - they reflect the systems that failed in the real world.
Law
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Unsustainable' gaps in policing of franchise businesses must end, MPs say

UK government must close oversight gaps in franchise policing and introduce a statutory code with independent enforcement to prevent employment abuses and unfair practices.
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