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Woman charged over romance fraud involving six-figure sum

Woman charged over romance fraud involving six-figure sum

Police Scotland say a 51-year-old woman in Banchory, Aberdeenshire, was duped out of her money.

Fans warned about third party ticketing sites ahead of Euro 2020 final

Fans warned about third party ticketing sites ahead of Euro 2020 final

Supporters using third party sites have been warned they will ‘in all probability, be left chasing a refund’.

Migrants crossing Channel to claim asylum in UK ‘will no longer be prosecuted’

Migrants crossing Channel to claim asylum in UK ‘will no longer be prosecuted’

The agreement has been struck between police, prosecutors, the National Crime Agency, Border Force and the Home Office .

One in eight Covid cases not reached through Test and Trace in latest week

One in eight Covid cases not reached through Test and Trace in latest week

The number of people testing positive for the virus is the highest for nearly five months.

Lloyds Bank fined £90.7m for misleading home insurance customers

Lloyds Bank fined £90.7m for misleading home insurance customers

The fine is the second largest handed to a retail bank in the FCA’s history after Lloyds sent 9m letters that were potentially misleading.

PM has ‘betrayed’ the people of Northern Ireland – Starmer

PM has ‘betrayed’ the people of Northern Ireland – Starmer

The Labour leader was speaking during two days of official engagements in the region.

Film director expresses delight after finally collecting knighthood

Film director expresses delight after finally collecting knighthood

Playwright Sir Christopher Hampton received his honour from the Princess Royal.

Lost medieval sacristy to open to public at Westminster Abbey

Lost medieval sacristy to open to public at Westminster Abbey

The 13th century room was used by monks to prepare for church services and housed clothes and sacred items.

Johnson tight-lipped over emergency bank holiday if England win Euros

Johnson tight-lipped over emergency bank holiday if England win Euros

More than 270,000 people have signed a petition calling for Monday to be designated a bank holiday if England beat Italy in Sunday’s final.

Covid-19: Charities call for more support for 500,000 immunocompromised

Covid-19: Charities call for more support for 500,000 immunocompromised

Charities are concerned that people are not in full possession of the facts on how well Covid vaccines work.

UN refugee agency voices ‘deep concern’ at planned UK asylum reforms

UN refugee agency voices ‘deep concern’ at planned UK asylum reforms

Changes were introduced to Parliament earlier this week under the Government’s Nationality and Borders Bill.

Diversity is key priority for BBC, says June Sarpong after receiving OBE

Diversity is key priority for BBC, says June Sarpong after receiving OBE

The presenter and diversity campaigner said the broadcaster and businesses can learn lessons from England’s successful multicultural football squad.

Johnson vows UK remains committed to Afghanistan as troops withdraw

Johnson vows UK remains committed to Afghanistan as troops withdraw

The Prime Minister said most of the remaining British military personnel have already left the country.

Halt to Bloody Sunday prosecution to be delayed pending challenge

Halt to Bloody Sunday prosecution to be delayed pending challenge

Northern Ireland’s Public Prosecution Service had been due to withdraw proceedings against Soldier F at Derry Magistrates’ Court on Friday.

24 million tune in to watch England’s semi-final victory over Denmark

24 million tune in to watch England’s semi-final victory over Denmark

The team will now face Italy in the final.

Fuller’s eyes July 19 boost after tumbling to £60m loss

Fuller’s eyes July 19 boost after tumbling to £60m loss

Shares in the London-based operator rose on Thursday.

Man who kicked police officer during protest spared prison

Man who kicked police officer during protest spared prison

Alfie Hubbard was said to be among a group of ‘agitators’ who claimed they were protecting statues during Black Lives Matter protests.

NHS Covid app alerts jump more than 60% as virus cases continue to rise

NHS Covid app alerts jump more than 60% as virus cases continue to rise

More than 350,000 alerts were sent to app users in the week to June 30, the highest since data was first published in January.

English Heritage flags support for football team through 32,000 names

English Heritage flags support for football team through 32,000 names

Dover Castle, Stonehenge and Carlisle Castle are among the locations taking part.

UK facing ‘tsunami’ of fraud, experts warn MPs in plea for swift action

UK facing ‘tsunami’ of fraud, experts warn MPs in plea for swift action

Police are being equipped with pitchforks to fight against the machine guns of international money launderers, an expert said

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