Luana Dougherty, a care worker, exploited her mother’s Alzheimer’s to steal her life savings, making withdrawals and transfers totaling thousands of pounds. Jailed for fraud, she was ordered to repay the proceeds by selling her second-hand car. Her actions left her mother anxious and distressed, impacting the family’s ability to provide proper care and forcing reliance on the local authority for support.
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Major high street brand with over 250 UK stores ‘at risk of collapse’
Fashion retailer River Island, a staple of the UK high street for over 75 years, is reportedly close to closing some of its stores as it develops a 'radical rescue plan' with PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) amid challenging market conditions. The company's latest accounts revealed a £33.2 million loss before tax and a 19% drop in turnover, attributing these issues to rising operating costs, changing consumer preferences, and increased competition, particularly in the digital space. The potential...
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