Facebook investigates private groups selling human remains

Facebook is investigating new charges that people are using private groups to sell and solicit human remains, including skulls, fetal remains and even a mummified six-year-old child dated to the 1700s. While Facebook has a policy that explicitly bans the ‘buying or selling of human body parts or fluids,’ some users appear to have gotten … Read more

NYPD investigates possible poisoning of three officers at Shake Shack

The NYPD are investigating a potential hate crime, in the suspected poisoning of three officers at a New York Shake Shack.  The officers – members of the Bronx’s 42nd Precinct assigned to protest detail – had fallen sick after consuming food from the Shake Shack on Broadway and Fulton Street in downtown Manhattan Friday night at … Read more

Warwickshire Police investigates officers who ‘attended Bank Holiday barbecue’ after six fell ill

Police officers who ‘broke lockdown rules with Bank Holiday barbecue’ face probe after six fell ill with coronavirus at one station Six officers based at Bedworth police station tested positive for coronavirus The outbreak was reportedly caused by officers going to a barbecue on May 25 Warwickshire police is investigating five officers who were said … Read more

Matthew Rhys investigates a child kidnapping in the first trailer for HBO’s Perry Mason series 

HBO revealed the first official trailer for its rebooted Perry Mason series on Friday. The brooding crime show features The Americans’ Matthew Rhys, 45, in the title role as a detective–turned–criminal defense attorney as he investigates a child’s kidnapping. The project was originally intended to be a film starring Robert Downey Jr., though he dropped … Read more

Holiday Guru investigates claiming refunds for Airbnb bookings and BA flights and quarantine rules

From claiming refunds for Airbnb and British Airways bookings to quarantine rules when travelling to Europe: The Holiday Guru solves travel queries By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 16:54 BST, 14 May 2020 | Updated: 16:56 BST, 14 May 2020 The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions.  This week, the issues tackled … Read more

Being fat triggers a ‘troublesome’ immune response to Covid-19, scientists fear as SAGE investigates

Being fat triggers a ‘troublesome’ immune response to COVID-19, scientists fear. Scientists advising Government ministers are exploring potential underlying mechanisms that could increase the risk of death for obese patients. According to data from intensive care units, people of a healthy weight make up a minority of critically ill COVID-19 patients. Almost three quarters are carrying … Read more

‘My uncle, 91, pays £492 a year to long dead funeral firm’: TONY HETHERINGTON investigates

‘My uncle, 91, pays £492 a year to long dead funeral firm’: TONY HETHERINGTON investigates By Tony Hetherington, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 22:02 BST, 11 April 2020 | Updated: 23:24 BST, 11 April 2020 Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors … Read more

Is mortgage ‘mis-selling’ the new PPI? GEORGE NIXON investigates

‘You could be entitled to compensation up to £250,000’, ‘thousands owed for hidden loan charges and mortgages’ and ‘don’t delay – start your free application today’. Barely were my feet back under the desk in 2020 before I was bombarded with emails telling me I could be entitled to compensation for a mis-sold mortgage. In … Read more

I owe £2,232 in tax but the new Chancellor isn’t too bothered: TONY HETHERINGTON investigates 

Tony Hetherington is Financial Mail on Sunday’s ace investigator, fighting readers corners, revealing the truth that lies behind closed doors and winning victories for those who have been left out-of-pocket. Find out how to contact him below.  Ms J.G. writes: In 2016, I set up my own limited company and used an accountant to complete … Read more