Carer hit with £6k bill for fraudulent sick pay claims
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.
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.
The government is banning third parties from booking driving tests to stop bots and touts exploiting learners. New rules aim to slash the huge waiting list.
Over a third of drivers misjudge the alcohol limit. With a potential limit cut looming, experts urge zero alcohol when driving this festive season.
A determined learner driver has spent nearly £3,000 on 128 failed theory tests, while another passed on the 75th attempt. Discover the shocking statistics and expert advice for passing your driving tests.
North Wales Police banned seven drivers immediately after they failed roadside eyesight tests. Officers stopped over 320 vehicles as part of Operation Dark Night. Learn more about the crackdown and Cassie's Law.
A little-known drink-driving rule means you could be prosecuted just for being near your car with keys. As police patrols increase for Christmas, learn how to stay safe and avoid a charge.
New DWP powers to check bank accounts and suspend driving licences for benefit fraud are now law. Find out which three benefits are in the spotlight first.
A stark warning for state pensioners as one in four adults faces scams weekly. Experts reveal the four most common frauds targeting retirees this winter and how to stay safe.
Driving expert Liam Barnes reveals six costly DVLA rule breaches for winter, from clearing number plates to removing coats. Avoid fines up to £1000 and penalty points.
The DWP gains new powers to access bank data in a major anti-fraud drive targeting Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit. Discover how the government plans to protect taxpayers.
The DWP unveils a major crackdown on benefit fraud with new data powers to prevent overpayments and recover billions. Discover the new 'no hiding place' measures.
A gang of four has been convicted for running a sophisticated £500k illegal tobacco factory in Birmingham, defrauding the public revenue of an estimated £4 million. Read the full story.
New DWP powers to check bank accounts for benefit fraud receive royal assent. Universal Credit, ESA, and Pension Credit are the first targets. Find out the consequences for fraudsters.
A carer from Retford who fraudulently used a friend's mobility car for 41,800 miles and stole over £5,000 has received a suspended sentence. Read the full court details.
A couple has been sentenced for illegally renting out their Solihull Council property while living in Essex, making nearly £3,000 profit. Read how the fraud was uncovered.
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.
The DVLA's latest medical report warns drivers with diabetes they must cease driving if dependent on glucose monitor alarms. New guidance outlines strict rules for insulin-treated bus and lorry drivers. Read the full update.
Motoring expert Fuzz Townshend reveals how a 20p coin can check your tyre tread. Avoid a £2,500 fine and penalty points per tyre with this simple winter safety tip.
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.
Over 50% of UK motorists report issues with blinding headlights, prompting safety calls. Experts urge drivers to get eye tests and demand government action on vehicle regulations.
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.
A major DVSA rule change for UK driving tests starts today, affecting 3.7 million learners. New requirements focus on high-speed rural roads to improve safety.
Major DVSA driving test changes begin 24 November, requiring longer time on faster roads and fewer stops. Learn how this aims to improve road safety for new drivers.
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.
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.
New research reveals Dudley has one of Britain's worst driving theory test pass rates at just 38.2%. Discover which areas struggle most and Scotland's surprising success.
UK motorists face automatic driving bans and fines up to £10,000 for unsafe tyres. A shocking 37% of drivers delay replacements. Learn how to check your tyres and stay legal.
The Transport Committee challenges Labour's handling of the DVSA driving test backlog. Discover how resale bots and examiner shortages impact learner drivers nationwide.
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.