UK cracks down on backdoor Russian sanctions evasion with tough new measures

Crypto and illicit finance networks exploited by Russia to circumvent UK sanctions are being targeted as the government ramps up pressure on Putin’s war machine to support Ukraine.

New action against hidden childcare costs to help families

Education Secretary writes to the CMA to examine the childcare market and launches a free tool helping families find childcare and budget for costs.

Scarborough man prosecuted for supplying fake reference to SIA

Michael Fenwick produced a fraudulent employment reference during his application for an SIA licence, leading to his conviction.

Local Audit Office Chair: the government’s preferred candidate

The Minister of State for Local Government and Homelessness has named Bill Butler as the government’s preferred candidate to be appointed as Chair of the Local Audit Office.

Attorney General refers Fordingbridge Three cases to Court of Appeal

The Attorney General has made the decision to refer the cases of the Fordingbridge Three to the Court of Appeal.