Mum faces jail over £4k Oasis ticket fraud
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.
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.
HMRC issues urgent warning as scammers target taxpayers ahead of the 31 January deadline. Learn how to spot fake calls and texts and protect your personal information.
West Midlands Police confirm a man's death at a Perry Barr HMO is not suspicious. A report is now with the coroner. Read the latest updates.
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.
State pensioners warned a Labour U-turn on WASPI women compensation could cost £10.5bn. Experts call it a 'reckless' move that prioritises noise over fairness. Read the full analysis.
A sophisticated bank account scam is sweeping the UK, with fraudsters stealing tens of thousands of pounds. Learn the warning signs and how to protect your money from this urgent threat.
The DWP urges nine million state pensioners to stay vigilant against bank scams as Winter Fuel Payments arrive. Learn how to spot fraud and protect your payment.
State pensioners are being warned about a resurgence of fake DWP and HMRC texts attempting to steal personal data. Learn how to spot the scam and protect vulnerable relatives.
Nationwide Building Society has issued a warning after customers received suspicious letters promoting fake fixed-rate savings deals. Learn how to spot the scam and protect your details.
New data reveals Birmingham drivers wasted 57 hours in traffic this year, a 6% rise. The city ranks in the UK's top five for congestion. Discover the worst routes and the national cost.
Millions on DWP benefits must report changes like income or address to avoid overpayments and a potential £50 penalty. Learn what you need to declare to stay compliant.
Norton Group Holdings, parent of The Range, leads Devon's 150 largest private firms. The list reveals £7.7bn turnover and 48,000 jobs. Discover the county's economic powerhouses.
UK households could earn millions by reporting tax evasion under a new HMRC rewards scheme. Find out how to report and what you could earn.
A new Santander report reveals 71% of UK customers feel financially knowledgeable, but 48% wish they learned more about pensions. Mandatory school lessons are coming.
Lancashire Wildlife Trust urges locals to donate just £1 this Christmas to help protect wildlife and restore habitats. Your spare change can make a real difference.
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.
The Angiolini Inquiry reveals critical gaps in tackling violence against women, despite it being a 'national threat'. Data failures and missed warnings persist. Read the urgent findings.
The BBC's annual report discloses its highest-paid stars' salaries for 2024/25, with Gary Lineker earning £1.35m. The figures emerge as the broadcaster faces intense scrutiny over its corporate culture.
A damning IOPC report found 12 officers would have faced gross misconduct for Hillsborough failures, but none will be disciplined. Read the full findings.
A major new police watchdog report heavily criticises West Midlands Police's Hillsborough disaster probe as 'inexplicably narrow'. Read the damning findings.
The Bank of England's latest data shows new mortgage rates have dropped to 4.17%. Experts analyse the market ahead of the crucial interest rate decision. Read the full report.
UK state pensioners are warned about a sophisticated text scam impersonating DWP Winter Fuel Payments. Learn how to spot the fraud and protect your finances.
Lloyds Bank issues an urgent warning as jobseekers lose £1,420 on average to 'advance fee' scams promising remote work. Learn how to protect yourself.
Martin Lewis urges all UK bank customers to remember 159, a secure 3-digit number to verify your bank and stop fraudsters. Learn how this essential tool protects you.
Nearly half of UK drivers don't know they must report hitting goats to police within 24 hours. Discover which animal collisions require immediate police notification under Highway Code Rule 286.
Young drivers are losing £2,000 on average to fake car insurance sold on social media. Learn how to spot this scam and protect yourself from prosecution.
Health experts warn all UK households of changing Covid symptoms ahead of Christmas. Learn the new signs and when to wear face masks to protect vulnerable groups.
Worcester councillors urge motorists to report and photograph pavement parking, highlighting risks to pedestrians. New research commissioned as 42% of drivers support a ban.
Santander warns of a 143% surge in weight loss injection scams, with customers losing £120 on average. Learn how to protect yourself from social media fraud.
Major UK mobile providers pledge to eliminate number spoofing by 2026, implementing new call tracing technology to protect millions from fraud. Learn how this affects you.