Over a quarter of a million people in the Pension Protection Fund and Financial Assistance Scheme will see inflation-linked rises applied to pre-1997 pension payments. Discover how the reforms will work.
UK households could receive huge payouts for reporting high-value tax fraud to HMRC. Learn how the Strengthened Reward Scheme works and if you qualify.
Nationwide Building Society has issued an urgent scam alert after customers received fraudulent letters promoting fake fixed-rate savings deals. Learn how to spot the warning signs.
UK households warned as delivery fraud hits record high. Learn how to spot fake texts and emails from scammers impersonating Evri and other couriers. #StopThinkFraud
Lloyds Bank reveals 90% of Oasis ticket fraud starts on social media, with average losses of £436. Learn how to protect yourself from scams in 2026.
UK households warned of a 'spray and pay' parcel delivery scam sweeping England. Criminals send fake texts to steal data and bank details. Learn how to protect yourself.
Derbyshire Police issue urgent safety warning after children are invited to join a WhatsApp and Snapchat group with over 500 members. Parents urged to check app settings and monitor online activity.
NatWest warns customers of a phishing scam using fake FCA rules to steal biometric data. Learn how to spot the fraudulent emails and protect your financial information.
Lloyds Banking Group commits over £35 billion in new finance for 2026 to support UK companies and SMEs, aiming to fuel economic growth and community prosperity. Discover the details.
Simon Appleby, 40, stole over £100,000 from a vulnerable Shropshire woman, making the final payment as she lay dying. Read the shocking details of this 'shameful' breach of trust.
Sharon Osbourne joins animal welfare outcry against Morocco's reported cull of free-roaming dogs before the 2030 FIFA World Cup. Stars demand an end to the 'barbaric' slaughter.
Major change to contactless payments from March 2025. Banks like Lloyds can set their own limits, raising convenience and fraud concerns. Read the latest.
Nationwide, Lloyds and NatWest customers face a major change as the £100 contactless limit is scrapped. Learn about the new rules, security risks, and how to protect your money.
Lloyds Bank warns of a surge in social media scams, with customers losing an average of £436. Ticket and driving test frauds are on the rise. Learn how to protect yourself.
Lloyds Bank reveals the top five purchase scams of the year, with victims losing £436 on average. Learn how to protect yourself from ticket, vehicle, and social media fraud.
HMRC issues urgent warning as scammers target UK households with fake tax demands. Over 135,500 reports made in 10 months. Learn how to spot fraud and protect your information.
Personal finance experts warn UK holidaymakers to use credit cards for bookings. Get Section 75 protection and spread costs interest-free. Act now to safeguard your 2026 trip.
UK households face losing £1,000 'within seconds' to festive fraud. Security expert Ian Porteous reveals the 12 Scams of Christmas and how to protect yourself. Act now to secure your finances.
A major UK rule change in March 2026 will remove the £100 contactless cap. Experts warn of a potential £31.3m fraud surge and urge banks to act. Learn how to protect yourself.
The £100 contactless payment limit ends on 19 March, letting banks set their own rules. Experts warn of a potential 131% fraud surge while businesses welcome the flexibility. Read the full analysis.
A DWP executive officer exploited Covid rules to approve £50,000 in fake Universal Credit claims. Rafiq Master has been sentenced to 32 months in prison. Read the full story.
Santander UK warns of a sharp rise in sophisticated online purchase scams ahead of Christmas, with average losses per case reaching £2,325. Experts reveal how AI is fuelling the fraud wave.
Birmingham's planning committee has refused a 263-bed student accommodation tower, fearing harm to historic buildings like the Town Hall. Read the full debate.
Chorley-based Perspective Financial Group expands with its 17th acquisition of 2025, adding £400m in assets and 27 staff from Gloucestershire's Prosser Knowles. Discover the strategic growth.
Barclays reveals a surge in sophisticated scams, with investment fraud now claiming 47p of every £1 lost. Learn the new tactics and how to protect your money.
A con artist who stole £900k from women via dating apps is jailed for 17 years. Experts warn romance scams targeting over-55s rose by 52% last year. Learn how to protect yourself.
A Birmingham man has been sentenced for trying to smuggle 80 alligator heads from America to sell on eBay. Read the full story of the unusual wildlife crime.
Rosie Slater, 32, admitted conning fans with fake Oasis concert tickets. She will be sentenced in April 2026. Police urge the public to buy only from reputable sellers.
A 64-year-old woman admitted dishonestly claiming benefits. Her case emerges as the government unveils new powers to disqualify serious fraudsters from driving.
A Telford carer who fraudulently claimed sick pay while working and running a business has been ordered to repay over £6,000. Read the full story of the deception.