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Furious Trump issues chilling threat to TV station: ‘They’ll pay a big price!’

US President Donald Trump has exploded on his online platform Truth Social over recent reporting on the American TV station CBS. Mr Trump has demanded that the network should “lose their licence”...

Brits travelling to Europe warned of new scams targeting tourist confusion

With this week's launch of the UK's Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system, British travellers have been warned about new scams targeting them. The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA)...

'People have lost life savings': Organised criminals behind rise in QR code scams

Organised gangs behind rise in QR 'quishing' scams4 hours agoJoanna MorrisBBC Shared Data UnitBBCOrganised crime gangs are behind a sharp rise in scams linked to fraudulent QR codes, experts say.The...

UK investigating claims green fuel contains virgin palm oil

UK investigating claims green fuel contains virgin palm oil32 minutes agoMatt McGrath and Mark PoyntingBBC Climate & ScienceAlamyThe UK government is investigating a fast-growing "green fuel"...

West's Achilles Heel — UK's biggest challenge in dealing with migration

It began, predictably, with paperwork. In March 2025, a South Florida legal assistant was charged for allegedly fabricating asylum claims on an industrial scale. Dozens of applicants, each armed with...

Builder leaves 'gaping hole' in woman's house after charging her £17,000 for work

A rogue builder has been slammed with a suspended sentence after fleecing a woman out of £17,000 and leaving her home with a "gaping hole".Gary Roberts, aged 60, deceptively entered into a deal with...

I was left £300 out of pocket by Facebook scam - don't fall for it

A disabled pensioner has fallen victim to a cruel scam on Facebook Marketplace, losing £300 while attempting to pay for his heating by selling his old iPhone. Ben Simmonds, 62, who battles cerebral...

Man charged with 64 offences as part of investigation into funeral home

Man charged with 64 offences in funeral home probe4 hours agoPritti Mistry, Stuart Harratt & Linsey SmithBBC NewsLegacy Independent Funeral DirectorsA man has been charged with 64 offences after...

Funeral director faces 64 charges after police find 35 bodies and human ashes

A man has been charged with 64 offences after an investigation into remains found at funeral directors in Hull. Robert Bush, 47, has been charged with 30 counts of preventing a lawful burial and 30...

Man charged with 64 offences as part of investigation into funeral home

Man charged with 64 offences in funeral home probe9 minutes agoPritti MistryBBC NewsLegacy Independent Funeral DirectorsA man has been charged with 64 offences after a major investigation into a...

If hotel receptionist says this you need to take action immediately says expert

A hotel expert has highlighted the red flags which could indicate something could be about to go seriously wrong on your stay. According to top hotel Stanton House if the receptionist says the wrong...

Staggering scale of financial fraud is EIGHT times higher than previously thought

The true scale of payment fraud in the UK is around eight times higher than currently estimated by the banking industry, according to a new report by the All Party Parliamentary Group on Fair...

The influencers who want America to procreate faster - and believe the White House is on their side

The influencers who want America to procreate faster - and believe the White House is on their side56 minutes agoStephanie HegartyPopulation correspondent•@stephhegartyBBCSimone Collins is sitting...

Nigel Farage gets British bulldog tattoo in April Fools' gag

Nigel Farage kicked off his party's local election campaign for Cambridgeshire County Council by being tattooed with a British bulldog and posing with a novelty key to 10 Downing Street. Sitting in...

Conman sold £8.5m of homes he didn’t own to buy Ferraris, Lamborghinis and Aston Martins

A fraudster - who was due to be deported in 2010 - faces a lengthy sentence after selling £8.5 million of property he did not own to spend on supercars and a speedboat. Anopkumar Maudhoo, 45, of...

Inside Gene Hackman's staggering £8.5million 'mistake' as will battle rages on

Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy Arakawa’s enormous £9million real estate portfolio includes properties in New Mexico and Hawaii – and they all include one odd detail. Around February 18, the...

Pizza Hut workers accuse franchisee of docking wages

Pizza Hut workers accuse franchisee of docking wages3 hours agoZoe ConwayEmployment correspondentBBCPizza Hut workers are accusing a franchise of ''blatantly unlawful'' behaviour alleging it has...

Donald Trump destroys 'second-rate movie star' George Clooney in humiliating attack

Donald Trump has destroyed George Clooney in a humiliating attack over the actor's ousting of Joe Biden in last year's US election. The president took aim at the Ocean's Eleven star, who, in a TV...

Nicola Sturgeon set for 'rehabilitation tour' after huge SNP police investigation update

Scotland's former first minister, Nicola Sturgeon, is set to head on a 'rehabilitation tour' after being cleared in relation to Operation Branchform. It was confirmed on Thursday by the Crown Office...