All news by author David Wilson

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Thousands are falling for new ‘Goodbye Meta AI’ scam
Nearly 550,000 individuals have shared a fraudulent Instagram story claiming that if they don’t post it, Meta will ’use their information.’ This statement is misleading and part of a broader scam aiming to exploit user fears about data privacy.
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Suspect in Kenya’s Anglo Leasing Scandal employed offshore secrecy to hide connections to various companies
Leaked documents from the Pandora Papers reveal that Sri Lankan-Irish businessman Anura Perera, named by the Kenyan Anti-Corruption Commission as a suspect in the Anglo Leasing procurement scandal, was the owner, director or signatory of at least six offshore firms implicated in the case.
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Keir Starmer has been warned that he risks "being complicit" if he fails to take action regarding the Nuked Blood Scandal
Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said he would report crimes against British veterans to the police if there is no inquiry ordered by Christmas
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Rachel Reeves announces free breakfast clubs in primary schools starting next year
Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the free schoold breakfast programme to tackle child hunger will kick-off in schools in April 2025 as she delivered a major speech
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Jet2 flight tragedy as man dies unexpectedly in front of shocked passengers
The Jet2 flight from Burgas, Bulgaria, to Liverpool was diverted after the crew declared an emergency and were forced to land in Germany - a man was pronounced dead
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Rachel Reeves vows to crack down on tax dodgers to reclaim billions for public services
Chancellor Rachel Reeves will set her sights on closing the £39.8billion tax gap by pursuing those who are avoiding or evading paying their fair share of tax
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Figures reveal that fifty pubs per month closed during the first half of the year in England and Wales
Number of pubs open fell to 39,096 by end of June and experts say tax rises in 2025 could result in more closures
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Stellantis Chair John Elkann has been targeted in a €75 million asset seizure over alleged tax fraud
An Italian judge has seized money and assets worth almost 75 million euros ($84 million) from five people, including Stellantis (STLAM.MI), opens new tab and Ferrari (RACE.MI), opens new tab Chair John Elkann, as part of an investigation into alleged tax fraud, prosecutors said on Friday.
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Angela Rayner denies breaking any rules after accepting a free stay in a £2 million New York flat
Angela Rayner has denied breaking rules over a holiday she took to New York with an MP friend – saying she was, if anything, ‘overly transparent’ about the trip.
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David Graham, the actor known for his roles in Doctor Who and Peppa Pig, has died at the age of 99
Actor David Graham, who voiced characters in shows including Doctor Who, Peppa Pig and Thunderbirds has died aged 99.
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Helicopter firm associated with James Bond is awaiting the UK government’s decision on a £1 billion deal
Jobs in Yeovil, the UK’s last helicopter factory, could be at risk if Labour decides not to award contract to Leonardo
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An Irish crime boss has admitted to employing a trick to hide a stash of guns
A boss of an organised crime gang and two of his key members have admitted a trick to create a fake arms cache in a bid to help him secure a lighter prison sentence.
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A top Hezbollah commander has reportedly been killed in an Israeli airstrike targeting Beirut
An Israeli airstrike on Lebanon’s capital has reportedly killed a senior Hezbollah commander, as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate.
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Hezbollah leader pledges ’retribution’ against Israel following explosive device attacks
Hassan Nasrallah decries targeting of pagers and walkie-talkies that killed 37, including children, and hurt thousands
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Unlike the EU, Great Britain has significantly reduced protections for numerous types of food
Unlike the EU, Great Britain has significantly reduced protections for numerous types of food.
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A 2-year-old boy was killed in a tragic fireplace accident while dancing, after his mother left him and his siblings home alone
A two-year-old boy has died in a freak fireplace accident whilst playing with his sister at their home in Wigan, Manchster - leaving the community in shock and mourning
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Former advisers to Donald Trump are reportedly involved in expanding a pro-Russia website that spreads misinformation
George Papadopoulos, along with others, is involved in the growth of Intelligencer, a news platform that has gained increasing popularity within right-wing circles
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Former Arsenal player Jay Emmanuel-Thomas has been charged in connection with a £600,000 drug importation plot
Jay Emmanuel-Thomas, who plays for Greenock Morton in the Scottish Championship, has been charged by police for allegedly trying to smuggle cannabis into the UK
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A married police chief had an affair with a rookie officer half his age and attempted to conceal the relationship when she was arrested
Daniel Greenwood headed West Yorkshire Police’s Covid enforcement team - but he breached the rules himself to have sex with probationary officer Caitlin Howarth
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Ukraine boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk released after brief detention in Poland
It was not immediately clear why the 37-year-old was detained.
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Google wins legal battle to overturn substantial fine in EU digital advertising case
The European Union’s General Court said it was throwing out the 2019 penalty imposed by the European Commission.
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Starmer’s £100,000 in tickets and gifts exceeds that of any other recent party leader
The Prime Minister has recently faced criticism over clothing, accommodation, and glasses provided by Waheed Alli
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UK’s ‘not for EU’ meat and dairy labelling plan postponed indefinitely
Policy devised under the Conservatives to be reviewed after warnings of potential chaos for producers and suppliers
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P Diddy bombshells from unsealed indictment: alleged kidnapping and 1,000 bottles of lube
Sean ’Diddy’ Combs has been jailed after bail was denied following sex trafficking charges. He was arrested in New York on Monday evening.
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‘It’s positive’: shoppers share their approval of the Oxford Street pedestrianisation proposal
Businesses back London mayor’s £150m plan but taxi drivers said they think it will be ‘disastrous’