Rayner, Angela
Angela Rayner's admission to failing to pay £40,000 in tax on the purchase of a property has placed her career as the Deputy Prime Minister and Shadow Housing Secretary in jeopardy. The outcome of the ethics probe into her tax dealings could conclude by the end of
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Muna Wais Fidhin, 44, has been charged with three counts of Wire Fraud, four counts of Federal Programs Bribery, and three counts of Money Laundering for her role in the Feeding Our Future fraud scheme. Fidhin is the 75th defendant charged in this scheme, which is the largest Covid fraud
Rayner, Angela
Angela Rayner's property tax payments have sparked controversy, threatening her frontbench career as Deputy Prime Minister. Her past actions, including alleged tax dodging on her constituency home, have led to accusations of lack of transparency and carelessness. Despite her initial popularity among Labour voters, Rayner's position
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Cirata, formerly known as WANdisco, has made significant progress under the leadership of Stephen Kelly, who took over as CEO in May 2023. The company has reported revenue growth, a reduction in cash overheads, and a decline in total losses. The results for the first six months of the year
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Shilpa Shetty announced the closure of her seafood restaurant, Bastian, located in Bandra, citing "countless memories, unforgettable nights, and moments that shaped the city's nightlife" as it "takes its final bow." The closure comes just weeks after the actress and her husband, Raj Kundra,
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For decades, Luang Por Alongkot was hailed as a compassionate monk who dedicated his life to caring for HIV/AIDS patients in Thailand. However, a recent scandal has exposed a web of deceit, embezzlement, and corruption that has left the Thai Buddhist community reeling. The former abbot of Wat Phrabat
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Beekeepers and honey experts have been sounding the alarm about a global honey fraud that involves adulterating the nectar with cheap sugar syrup from China. The Observer has obtained over 500 laboratory test results, revealing that some of the UK's best-selling honeys have repeatedly failed tests to detect
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In a long-awaited settlement, JPMorgan has agreed to pay $330 million to the Malaysian government to resolve claims related to its role in the 1MDB financial scandal. The scandal, which involved the theft of at least $4.5 billion through schemes masterminded by Malaysian financier Jho Low, led to the
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As Uganda grapples with payroll fraud scandals, revelations of corruption within public institutions have surfaced, underscoring the pressing need for systemic reforms. The government, anti-corruption bodies, and trade unions must converge to combat this menace. Trade unions, traditionally seen as advocates for better wages and working conditions, possess a unique
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French prosecutors have demanded Fiat face trial on fraud charges over the emissions-tampering scandal that struck Volkswagen, a source told AFP. This is the fourth trial demanded in France against major car makers, following cases against Volkswagen, Peugeot-Citroen, and Renault. Fiat is accused of selling vehicles with diesel engines that
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A Federal High Court in Abuja has granted an interim forfeiture order for N20 million allegedly misappropriated through fraudulent contracts at the National Steel Council (NSC). The court's decision, made by Justice Emeka Nwite, follows an ex-parte motion presented by Ogechi Ujam, counsel for the Economic and Financial
Motor vehicle drivers
A consultation by the City regulator, the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), aims to address the motor finance scandal, which has resulted in millions of drivers potentially being eligible for compensation. The FCA estimated that the overall cost of the compensation scheme for lenders and other finance providers could be between
