City watchdog launches criminal probe into Natwest over money laundering failures

City watchdog launches criminal probe into Natwest over money laundering failures after £365m was paid in to bank by Bradford based gold dealer The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) is investigating the NatWest Group Alleges that ‘increasingly large cash deposits’ were made into customer account Around £365 million was paid in – of which some £264 … Read more

Migrants arrested trying to get into port of Liverpool in trucks amid fears of criminal gangs

Migrants are arrested trying to get into Liverpool hidden in trucks on ferries as pictures show drinks cans, bags and ear defenders left behind in one trailer Business owner says he believes criminal gangs are behind number of crossings Director of Coyne Transport says it has worsened since they began route from Santander in Spain … Read more

Crown court backlog hits its highest level in a year with 56,544 outstanding criminal cases

Crown court backlog hits its highest level in a year with 56,544 outstanding criminal cases after delays caused by pandemic Backlog of crown and magistrate court cases rises to 441,791 by end of January Outstanding crown cases have risen by more than 16,000 compared to last year Justice Secretary Robert Buckland says backlog may not … Read more

Now Greensill Bank faces a criminal lawsuit in Germany

Now Greensill Bank faces a criminal lawsuit in Germany: Regulator accuses directors of manipulating finances By Francesca Washtell and Lucy White For The Daily Mail Published: 22:14 GMT, 3 March 2021 | Updated: 22:14 GMT, 3 March 2021 The crisis engulfing Greensill Capital and steel magnate Sanjeev Gupta intensified last night. Greensill Bank, the lender’s … Read more

Peaky Blinders’ star Cillian Murphy transforms into feared criminal Tommy Shelby for series 6

Peaky Blinders’ star Cillian Murphy transforms into feared criminal Tommy Shelby as he prowls around on set while filming smoke-filled scenes in Manchester for the sixth and final series By Connie Rusk For Mailonline Published: 12:32 GMT, 3 March 2021 | Updated: 12:32 GMT, 3 March 2021 Advertisement Peaky Blinders’ leading man Cillian Murphy was … Read more

Tennis star Paula Badosa complains she was ‘treated like a criminal’ in Australian Open quarantine

A tennis star who moaned about being stuck in Australian Open quarantine before testing postive has claimed her time in lockdown was a ‘nightmare’ and said she was treated like ‘a criminal’. Paula Badosa has been one of the most outspoken critics among 72 players who were locked up in hotels for 14 days without … Read more

Salmond fears appearing at Holyrood would leave him ‘in jeopardy of criminal prosecution’

Alex Salmond fears appearing at committee investigating Holyrood’s botched handling of harassment complaints would leave him ‘in jeopardy of criminal prosecution’, his legal team say Alex Salmond initially rejected invitation to appear citing public health reasons Lawyers have since said it could leave him ‘in jeopardy of criminal prosecution’ Mr Salmond offered to appear in … Read more

Tory MP calls for ‘cyber-flashing’ to be made a criminal offence

Tory MP calls for ‘cyber-flashing’ to be made a criminal offence to stop perverts sending X-rated snaps to strangers using AirDrop function on iPhone Cyber-flashing is act of person sending sexual image to a stranger by AirDrop  Victims are often targeted on public transport due to the tech’s short range  MP Fay Jones today called for … Read more

Nazi monkey and swastika-wearing goats at Russian circus spark fury and criminal probe

The furred Reich: Nazi monkey and swastika-wearing goats at Russian circus spark fury and criminal probe The bizarre show was commissioned by the Russian Orthodox Church It showed animals wearing Swastika capes being led by trainers in Nazi uniforms The church and circus argue the show depicts the Soviet victory over Hitler Russian law allows … Read more

Criminal barrister, 27, says she earns LESS than minimum wage working 19 hour days 

Legal aid barrister, 27, who went to state school and put herself through university reveals she now earns LESS than minimum wage for working 19-hour days Alejandra Llorente Tascon, 27, from London, is a criminal defence barrister After expenses says earns less than national minimum wage of £8.72 per hour  Says lawyers are ‘turning their backs’ … Read more