All news by author Elizabeth Baker
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Nearly 40% of dirty money is laundered in London and UK crown dependencies
Deputy foreign secretary urges Cayman and British Virgin islands to implement UK law requiring public registers of funds
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How dirty money finds a home in Dubai real estate
A global financial hub boasting one of the world’s most recognizable skylines.
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Three dead, inmate on the run following motorway attack on prison convoy
Three people have died after a prison convoy was rammed by a car on a motorway in northwestern France.
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UK wage growth still high despite unemployment rise
UK wage growth remained strong even as the UK unemployment rate rose to its highest for almost a year.
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Meghan and Harry’s Archewell charity labeled ’delinquent’ due to unpaid fees
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s charity has gotten itself into some trouble.
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Ukrainian bank Alliance faces collapse after refusing to cover billion-hryvnia debts in Kolomoisky-linked Ukrenergo scandal
The small Ukrainian bank "Alliance", which refuses to fulfill its obligations under a guarantee issued to one of Ihor Kolomoisky’s companies for electricity payments received from Ukrenergo, may be removed from the market by the National Bank.
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UK police might adopt Ghostbusters-style backpack devices to halt e-bike getaways
Device in development fires electromagnetic pulse that tricks ebikes and scooters into shutting off
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34-year-old knifeman, who slashed a woman’s throat in a horrific daytime rampage, could face life imprisonment
Mohamed Nur was armed with a makeshift blade when he cut the throat of Johanita Kossiwa Dogbey, 31, in daylight last May 1. The victim was walking in Brixton after a shopping trip
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Man who killed girlfriend and three children reportedly assaults fellow inmate, fracturing their skull with a claw hammer
A man jailed for the murder of his pregnant girlfriend and three children has now smashed the skull of a fellow inmate – with a claw hammer – it has been reported.
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Teenager who fatally stabbed British mother after break-in sentenced to 14 years in prison
A teenager who stabbed a British mum to death after breaking into her home in Australia has been jailed for 14 years.
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Putin to remove Sergei Shoigu as Russia’s defence minister
Vladimir Putin has raised eyebrows after suddenly firing his longtime friend, Sergei Shoigu, as defence minister.
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Nadhim Zahawi confirms payment of nearly £5m due to tax error
Former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi has told the BBC he paid nearly £5m to authorities to settle his tax affairs.
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Austria’s OMV AG sued for allegedly aiding war crimes in South Sudan
Less than a year after Sweden initiated a trial against two oil executives accused of abetting grave war crimes during oil exploration in South Sudan over two decades ago...
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Man apprehended after police officer shot with crossbow while responding to stabbing reports
A 54-year-old man, from High Wycombe, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the incident in the Buckinghamshire town.
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Slovakia’s Fico plots to dismantle the free press
Journalists warn new populist prime minister is trying to sideline those in the media he disagrees with.
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UK economy emerges strongly from recession
The 0.6 percent growth was stronger than analysts had expected.
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Prince Harry dealt a blow as Charles schedules ’hurtful’ announcement for maximum impact
King Charles has announced he will not be giving Prince Harry the role as Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps - a role many thought had been reserved for him - and instead will be handing it to his self-proclaimed ’archnemesis’, Prince William
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UK Labour Party suggests Trump is misunderstood
Britain’s Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy praises Trump’s defense record and urges Europeans not to “personalize” debate over NATO spending.
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UK expels Russian defence attache over allegations of espionage for the Kremlin
The UK will expel the Russian defence attache for spying for the Kremlin, the Home Secretary has said.
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Britain’s audit watchdog issues $11.9 mln fines for LCF failures
Britain’s Financial Reporting Council has fined three audit firms including PWC and EY about 9.5 million pounds ($12 million) in aggregate for failures in their handling of London Capital & Finance (LCF)...
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Russian oil still seeping into UK - the reasons why sanctions are not working
Sky’s economics & data editor explains how Russia’s oil and gas has found its way to new buyers since the invasion of Ukraine, leaving huge question marks over the effectiveness of sanctions to date.
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Teacher ‘became pregnant by a teenage schoolboy while on bail’
Rebecca Joynes, 30, is accused of six counts of engaging in sexual activity with a child, two while being in a position of trust
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King Charles delivers significant snub to Harry despite son’s long journey to the UK
King Charles is unable to meet with his youngest son Prince Harry who flew from California to London due to the monarch’s ‘full programme’.
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Could there really be a hung parliament at the next UK general election?
After PM’s bold reading of disastrous Tory local election results, we assess the variables in play at national level
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Scammer evading UK authorities to enjoy lavish lifestyle in Dubai caught following lottery winner fraud
Zahid Khan fled the UK just days before being sentenced for fraud to lead a high-life of driving luxurious sports cars and flying private planes before finally be extradited back to UK to serve out his time.
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