Pensioner drowned himself after losing £20,000 to fraud and forgetting bank repaid it

The UK and its G7 allies are contemplating tightening the cap on Russian oil export prices, deemed "meaningless" after a significant drop in crude prices due to Donald Trump's trade war. UK Treasury officials are reportedly considering reducing the current cap of $60 (£46) per barrel, as oil prices fell to $59.77 a barrel for the first time in over four years. This response reflects concerns over the effectiveness of the existing price limit amidst...

Michael Schumacher, assisted by his wife Corinna, signed a crash helmet for charity, which will be auctioned off to benefit Race Against Dementia, founded by Sir Jackie Stewart. The helmet, which features the initials "MS," was worn by Stewart during his racing career and has signatures from every living F1 champion. Schumacher's family remains protective of his privacy following his severe head injury from a skiing accident, with reports suggesting he is bedridden and non-verbal,...

A woman in her 40s was found seriously injured at Hatfield Close in Lewisham, southeast London, early this morning, prompting an emergency response from the London Ambulance Service. Despite efforts to save her, she was pronounced dead at the scene, and a 44-year-old man later arrived at a nearby police station and was arrested on suspicion of murder, remaining in custody. The victim's identity has not been disclosed, but it is believed that she and...

Uncertainty looms over British Steel’s Scunthorpe site after an emergency vote in the House of Commons resulted in government takeover of the blast furnaces, following concerns about the site's Chinese owners, Jingye. Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds emphasized the need for action to prevent the loss of the UK’s last primary steel-making facility, which employs 3,500 workers, although he could not assure the plant would secure enough raw materials to remain operational. He acknowledged the company’s...

Foreign Secretary has expressed that the denial of entry for Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse to Hong Kong is "deeply concerning" after she traveled to meet her newborn grandson. Hobhouse, the MP for Bath, was detained at the airport upon arrival, informed of her entry refusal, and subsequently returned to the UK five hours later. The UK government is seeking an explanation for the incident, highlighting its serious concerns regarding the matter. Full Article

Despite being illegal for nearly 200 years, dog fighting is reportedly on the rise, with the RSPCA registering 1,734 reports in England from 2020-2023. Rescued dogs often suffer severe injuries, treated poorly by their owners, who use DIY vet kits, while weaker breeds are used as bait in gruesome encounters. Animal rescue worker Karen Taylor emphasizes the public's unawareness of the ongoing brutality, as dogs are frequently abandoned and organizations struggle to cope with the...