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Social media companies ‘should do more to crack down on car insurance scammers’

Social media companies ‘should do more to crack down on car insurance scammers’

Social media companies ‘should do more to crack down on car insurance scammers’

28 June 2022

Which? said it found suspect profiles on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok when searching for cheap car insurance.


South West Water latest supplier to be probed by Ofwat over sewage treatment

South West Water latest supplier to be probed by Ofwat over sewage treatment

South West Water latest supplier to be probed by Ofwat over sewage treatment

28 June 2022

South West Water adds to five suppliers already under investigation as the watchdog probes how all wastewater companies manage their treatment works.


Firefighters could strike over ‘insulting’ 2% pay rise offer

Firefighters could strike over ‘insulting’ 2% pay rise offer

Firefighters could strike over ‘insulting’ 2% pay rise offer

28 June 2022

The executive of the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) is recommending rejection of the offer, which it said is well below the soaring rate of inflation.


Car industry says it faces 50% increase in energy bills

Car industry says it faces 50% increase in energy bills

Car industry says it faces 50% increase in energy bills

28 June 2022

Analysis by the sector found its annual energy costs will rise by £90 million in 2022.


Heathrow told to reduce passenger charges

Heathrow told to reduce passenger charges

Heathrow told to reduce passenger charges

28 June 2022

The move follows a bitter dispute between the airport and airlines about what the cap should be.


Outgoing lottery firm Camelot sees signs of cost-of-living crisis hitting sales

Outgoing lottery firm Camelot sees signs of cost-of-living crisis hitting sales

Outgoing lottery firm Camelot sees signs of cost-of-living crisis hitting sales

28 June 2022

The group said recent sales showed signs that players were reining in their spend on lottery games.


What the papers say – June 28

What the papers say – June 28

What the papers say – June 28

28 June 2022

An attack on a shopping centre in Ukraine is the focus of today’s papers.


Sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell facing up to 65 years in prison

Sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell facing up to 65 years in prison

Sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell facing up to 65 years in prison

28 June 2022

The British socialite lured young girls to massage rooms for Jeffrey Epstein to sexually abuse.


Every heatwave ‘more intense and more likely’ because of climate change

Every heatwave ‘more intense and more likely’ because of climate change

Every heatwave ‘more intense and more likely’ because of climate change

28 June 2022

Scientists have conducted a review of the changes to extreme weather events and their impact around the world.


Ghislaine Maxwell: What did the trial reveal and what sentence can we expect?

Ghislaine Maxwell: What did the trial reveal and what sentence can we expect?

Ghislaine Maxwell: What did the trial reveal and what sentence can we expect?

28 June 2022

The British socialite will be sentenced in New York on Tuesday.


Wimbledon day two: Ten Brits and tennis titans Williams and Nadal poised to play

Wimbledon day two: Ten Brits and tennis titans Williams and Nadal poised to play

Wimbledon day two: Ten Brits and tennis titans Williams and Nadal poised to play

28 June 2022

Four women’s singles and six men’s will feature British athletes on day two.


Maxwell and Epstein associates ‘should be concerned’, says victims’ lawyer

Maxwell and Epstein associates ‘should be concerned’, says victims’ lawyer

Maxwell and Epstein associates ‘should be concerned’, says victims’ lawyer

28 June 2022

Lisa Bloom said Ghislaine Maxwell could be prosecuted again given the number of women who have come forward.


Queen to attend armed forces act of loyalty parade in Edinburgh

Queen to attend armed forces act of loyalty parade in Edinburgh

Queen to attend armed forces act of loyalty parade in Edinburgh

28 June 2022

There will be a presentation of the key for Edinburgh Castle and honours will be handed out at an investiture ceremony later in the afternoon.


EuroMillions jackpot of £150 million up for grabs on Tuesday

EuroMillions jackpot of £150 million up for grabs on Tuesday

EuroMillions jackpot of £150 million up for grabs on Tuesday

28 June 2022

Lottery operator Camelot is urging players to “get your tickets early to be in with a chance of winning this out-of-this-world jackpot prize”.


Ghislaine Maxwell: From high-flying socialite to convicted sex trafficker

Ghislaine Maxwell: From high-flying socialite to convicted sex trafficker

Ghislaine Maxwell: From high-flying socialite to convicted sex trafficker

28 June 2022

The 60-year-old faces up to 65 years in jail at her sentencing hearing on Tuesday.


Head of Army: This is our 1937 moment and we must act swiftly to stop war

Head of Army: This is our 1937 moment and we must act swiftly to stop war

Head of Army: This is our 1937 moment and we must act swiftly to stop war

28 June 2022

‘We are not at war – but must act rapidly so that we aren’t drawn into one,’ General Sir Patrick Sanders will say.


Tories back PM’s plan to rip up Northern Ireland Brexit deal despite criticism

Tories back PM’s plan to rip up Northern Ireland Brexit deal despite criticism

Tories back PM’s plan to rip up Northern Ireland Brexit deal despite criticism

27 June 2022

Theresa May led criticism from the Conservative benches, saying the Bill would ‘diminish’ the UK’s global standing.


Councils warn of ‘disastrous’ cuts and viability threat as inflation costs rise

Councils warn of ‘disastrous’ cuts and viability threat as inflation costs rise

Councils warn of ‘disastrous’ cuts and viability threat as inflation costs rise

27 June 2022

The Conservative-led Local Government Association called for “adequate” long-term Government funding to protect communities.


G7 summit draws to close with condemnation of Putin’s ‘war crime’ mall massacre

G7 summit draws to close with condemnation of Putin’s ‘war crime’ mall massacre

G7 summit draws to close with condemnation of Putin’s ‘war crime’ mall massacre

27 June 2022

Boris Johnson and fellow G7 leaders will have a final day of meetings at Schloss Elmau in Germany.


Helen McCourt’s mother describes killer’s death as ‘great relief’

Helen McCourt’s mother describes killer’s death as ‘great relief’

Helen McCourt’s mother describes killer’s death as ‘great relief’

27 June 2022

Marie McCourt said she hopes someone will now come forward and tell her where her daughter’s body is buried.


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