Birmingham binman faked injury, caught as bouncer
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 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.
Santander warns 74% of customers can't spot fake AI social media ads, risking bank account wipeouts. Learn the signs to protect yourself this Christmas.
Barclays and HSBC cut fixed mortgage rates. Over 40 lenders have reduced deals since November. Experts urge households to secure a new deal now before potential changes.
Nationwide, Lloyds, Barclays and Santander are paying up to £200 for current account switches. Learn how to secure this legal cash bonus in time for Christmas.
Barclays warns customers to act fast on £900 switching bonuses. Secure £400 for current accounts and £500 for ISA transfers before deadlines expire.
UK state pensioners are being targeted by a resurgent Winter Fuel Payment text scam. Experts warn this 'horrible' fraud aims to steal personal data. Learn how to protect yourself.
Barclays confirms eligibility for its £200 account switching bonus. Find out if you qualify and how to claim the payment before the November deadline.
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.
Martin Lewis urges action as Barclays' 'biggest ever' £400 switching bonus and Apple TV+ subscription ends November 27. Check eligibility now.
Barclays warns customers of sophisticated AI scams ahead of Black Friday. Gen Z most fearful, with 75% believing AI makes scams harder to spot. Learn how to stay safe.
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.
Barclays is offering customers up to £900 for switching current accounts and ISAs. Key deadlines are in late November. Learn how to claim your cash bonus now.
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.
Money expert Martin Lewis explains how UK households can claim up to £400 for free by switching bank accounts. Discover the best deals from Barclays and Santander to boost your finances.
Barclays is offering a £400 bonus for switching to a Premier account by 27 Nov. Get payment by 27 Dec. Check eligibility and how to apply now.
An 11-hour Met Office yellow warning for ice and potential snow is in force for Birmingham. Icy patches expected on untreated surfaces. Plan your commute.
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.
Barclays announces significant mortgage rate cuts, with Skipton and Leeds also reducing prices. Experts suggest a lender price war is brewing ahead of the Budget. Act now to secure a deal.
NatWest and Barclays announce major policy shift offering 95% LTV mortgages on new-build properties, a move experts call 'reckless' and a risk for negative equity.
Major banks including Lloyds, Halifax, and Barclays are shutting 24 branches across the UK this November. Discover the full list of closures and what it means for customers.
Barclays is offering a £200 welcome bonus for new account holders who meet specific criteria, including paying in £2,000. Learn the steps to claim your cash.
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.
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.
A management buyout backed by a £1.39m Barclays loan has rescued Diamond Comics UK from its US parent's bankruptcy, securing over 60 jobs in Runcorn and ensuring the UK's comic book supply chain remains intact.
The Met Office has issued an amber weather warning for 17 counties as Storm Claudia threatens power cuts and dangerous flooding from Friday. Read the full list of affected areas.
Barclays customers have a two-week deadline to request a current account and ISA transfer for a welcome bonus of up to £900. Act now to secure this limited-time cash incentive.
Tesco Bank announces closure of its Clubcard Pay+ and Round Up accounts from April 2026. Customers advised to move funds and continue earning points with standard Clubcard.
The DWP has issued an urgent warning to millions of state pensioners about a sophisticated Winter Fuel Payment text scam. Learn how to spot the fraud and protect yourself.
Barclays reveals all consumer confidence measures fell for first time since August 2022. Two in five Brits adjust finances ahead of Autumn Budget. Discover spending trends.
NatWest, Barclays, Santander and Lloyds Bank are closing 23 branches across the UK this November. Discover the full list of affected locations and the reasons behind these bank closures.