From Lloyds Bank to UK Finance, here’s who’s paying for the City of London Police May 10, 2024 A series of funding deals between private entities and City of London Police to help fight fraud highlights the ongoing funding pressures faced by the police force, experts have said.
Banks drive finance complaints up by a fifth as ‘unaffordable’ credit cards slammed May 1, 2024 Issues with banking and credit cards drove official finance complaints up nearly a fifth in the second half of last year, new figures show, as customers were hit by fraud and "unaffordable and irresponsible lending".
SFO makes strides on disclosure but funding crucial to fixing problems, report finds April 30, 2024 The UK's anti-fraud agency has made progress in reforming how it manages evidence disclosure in its high-profile cases, but more government funding is needed to help fix the problems, a report has found.
Consumer group names TSB, Co-op Bank and Monzo as worst major banks for mobile app security April 24, 2024 The group reviewed the apps and websites of Britain's 13 largest current account providers between January and February, with assistance from computer security experts.
‘Moral mission’: Sunak to reform benefits system in fight against long-term sickness April 19, 2024 Rishi Sunak has announced plans to reform Britain’s disability benefits system in what he called a “moral mission” to address the rise in long-term sickness.
SFO strategy details new pilot programme – but leaves some questions unanswered April 18, 2024 The UK’s Serious Fraud Office (SFO) has vowed to push ahead with its plan to pay rewards to whistleblowers and develop a new “pilot programme” to thwart fraud, bribery and corruption, according to its new strategy published today.
UK failing to fight ‘dirty money epidemic’ costing £350bn a year, MPs warn April 17, 2024 The UK is “utterly failing” to fight the “dirty money epidemic” that is costing £350bn a year, MPs have warned.
SFO: Former MoD official sentenced to 30-month over Saudi bribery case April 12, 2024 e was charged with corruption and misconduct in a public office. The fraud agency also brought charges against John Mason, 81, a part-owner of some of GPT’s subcontractor companies.
Brits lose more than £2.6bn to investment scams since 2020, pension body warns April 2, 2024 Britons have lost more than £2.6bn to investment fraud since the start of 2020, according to new research, as experts warn of the rise of scams originating on social media.
Bank fraud helpline hits 99 per cent coverage as Monzo bolsters efforts March 26, 2024 The banking industry's answer to 999 now covers nearly all UK current accounts after Monzo joined the anti-fraud service, with the digital lender facing criticism for its performance on tackling scams.