HMRC stops Child Benefit over flight data error
A woman who booked a flight but never flew had her Child Benefit stopped. HMRC faces a data protection probe over 23,500 similar cases. Discover the fallout.
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DWP to contact benefits claimants' families in crackdown
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.
Chase Bank increases deposit protection to £120,000
Chase Bank UK informs customers of increased FSCS protection from £85,000 to £120,000 starting December 2025. Find out what this means for your savings security.
Car insurance firm collapses, 16,000 policies affected
Gibraltar-based Premier Insurance Company Limited has entered administration, voiding coverage for 16,000 UK motorists from December 1. The FSCS assures protection for eligible policyholders.
Watchdog: West Midlands Police Child Protection Inadequate
A watchdog inspection found West Midlands Police's child abuse investigations require significant improvement. Discover the key findings and the force's response.
Government bans ticket resale for profit
New UK laws make it illegal to resell event tickets above face value. The crackdown on industrial-scale touting could save fans £112m annually. Find out how this affects you.
Council stops £750k right-to-buy fraud attempt
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.
£30 gadget could be your best defence against car thieves
The Technaxx TX-100 plug-in alarm offers affordable vehicle security with motion detection and 110dB siren. Currently 25% off at £29.99. Protect your car today!
DWP pursues £763 debt from identity theft victim
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.
Lloyds Bank customers claim £2m in chargebacks
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.
Government to ban ticket resales above face value
The UK government plans to ban live event ticket resales above face value in a major crackdown on touts and secondary platforms. Discover how this protects consumers.
CMA investigates 8 firms over online pricing practices
The UK competition watchdog launches investigations into eight companies, including StubHub and Marks Electrical, over misleading online pricing and sales tactics. Discover how this action aims to protect consumers.
New £120,000 protection for UK bank accounts
UK bank deposit protection soars to £120,000 from December 1st. Discover how this 41% increase safeguards your savings and boosts financial confidence.
DWP's new fraud powers exempt state pension
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.
Cats Protection Pop-Up Shop Opens in Cleveleys
A new Cats Protection pop-up homeware shop has opened on Victoria Road West, Cleveleys. Support local cats this Christmas by donating or shopping for pre-loved furniture and decor.
RHS: November task to save plants from winter
The Royal Horticultural Society reveals a simple November job to protect your plants from waterlogging and destruction this winter. Act now for a thriving garden next spring.
Warning over Buy Now Pay Later holiday bookings
Experts warn using Buy Now Pay Later for holidays lacks credit card protections. Learn the risks before you book your next trip.
UK investment scams surge 55% amid crypto fraud wave
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 charged in Solihull elderly kidnapping fraud
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.
Rezon launches £1m crowdfund for brain protection
Durham sports innovator Rezon launches a £1m crowdfunding campaign to accelerate the global roll-out of its concussion-reducing headbands. Join the mission to protect athletes.
Christmas Shopping Scams: Nearly Half Ignore Warning Signs
New Mastercard research reveals nearly half of UK shoppers overlook scam warning signs during festive season. Learn how to protect yourself from fraud.
New UK Cyber Security Bill Targets £15bn Online Crime
The UK government introduces a landmark cyber security bill to protect critical infrastructure from attacks costing the economy £15bn annually. Learn how this affects businesses.
Don't park under trees for 3 weeks, drivers warned
UK motorists urged to avoid parking near trees for three weeks as falling autumn leaves can cause serious vehicle damage. Learn how to protect your car.
Dudley children's services 'inadequate'
A new report reveals staffing crises and poor collaboration are hampering child protection in Dudley. Council committee demands urgent improvements.
Legal warning issued to UK households over slug pellets
UK households issued urgent legal warning over metaldehyde slug pellets banned since 2022. Check your sheds and report illegal sellers. Protect wildlife now.
TSB Urgent Scam Alert: Millions Must Act
TSB warns customers about sophisticated new impersonation scams as fraudsters target banking security. Learn how to protect your money from these convincing cons.
Doctor's Urgent Mask Warning for Millions
A leading medical expert issues critical advice as respiratory illnesses surge across the UK. Discover why vulnerable populations are being urged to mask up again and which areas are most affected.
Midlands fraudster's £1.3m bank scam exposed
A sophisticated fraudster from the Midlands has been convicted after orchestrating an elaborate banking scam that nearly netted him £1.3 million. Discover how his complex deception unravelled.
Tomato Energy collapses: What customers must do
Another UK energy supplier enters administration, leaving customers protected under Ofgem's safety net. Here's what affected consumers need to know.
Zog Energy collapses affecting 15,300 customers
Zog Energy becomes latest casualty of UK energy crisis as regulator Ofgem scrambles to find new supplier for thousands of households left in limbo.
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