HMRC arrest three men over fraud linked to Rishi Sunak’s meal scheme Eat Out to Help Out

Three men have been arrested over alleged fraud linked to Rishi Sunak’s ‘Eat Out to Help Out’ scheme. The men were arrested at their London addresses yesterday as part of an HMRC fraud probe into the use of the discount offer – which allowed diners 50 per cent off sit down meals. It was widely … Read more

Coronavirus China: Outbreak from factory ‘linked to forced labour’

China’s latest coronavirus outbreak in Xinjiang has been traced back to a garment factory run under a state-led scheme believed to be linked to forced labour. The new wave in the Muslim-dominant province is connected to a small garment factory set up by the government to lift locals out of poverty, according to an investigative … Read more

Coronavirus China: Outbreak in Xinjiang is traced back to a factory ‘linked to forced labour’

China’s latest coronavirus outbreak in Xinjiang has been traced back to a garment factory run under a state-led scheme believed to be linked to forced labour. The new wave in the Muslim-dominant province is connected to a small garment factory set up by the government to lift locals out of poverty, according to an investigative … Read more

Trump’s $1.1BILLION debt mountain: How the President owes huge sums linked to his real estate

Donald Trump’s $1.1 billion mountain of debt is wrapped up in skyscrapers and golf courses, with $900 million of it due within the next four years while coronavirus hammers the real estate market, the Financial Times has revealed. The president has an estimated net worth of $2.5 billion but the economy has plunged off a … Read more

Poor air quality may be linked to dementia, new study suggests

Living in a polluted area significantly raises the risk of dementia, according to the world’s largest study on the issue. Scientists found that the higher the level of toxic air in a postcode, the more likely its residents are to be hospitalised with Alzheimer’s or Parkinson’s disease. The research showed that any air pollution – … Read more

Two firms linked to billionaire received tens of millions in emergency Covid loans

Two firms linked to billionaire British steel magnate Sanjeev Gupta recieved tens of millions in emergency Covid loans despite only having 11 UK staff Greensill Capital provided funding to two companies linked to Sanjeev Gupta Payments made through Coronavirus Large Business Interruption Loan Scheme London-based lender employs former Prime Minister David Cameron as adviser By Rory Tingle … Read more

‘Bionic eye’ linked to chip in brain could cure blindness

It has been more than 10 years in the making, but scientists are preparing to implant a ‘bionic eye’ in a human subject. Researchers at Monash University have developed wireless implants that sit on the surface of the brain, which are said to restore vision to the blind. Called Gennaris bionic vision system, it includes … Read more

Animal rights activists linked to Extinction Rebellion blockade Manchester slaughterhouse

Animal rights activists linked to Extinction Rebellion blockade Manchester slaughterhouse by attaching themselves to black coffins and climbing onto roof as six protesters are arrested Activists locked themselves onto coffins outside Tulip pig slaughterhouse  Demonstrators climbed on the roof of the Pilgrim’s Pride Ltd’s slaughterhouse Animal Rebellion, linked with Extinction Rebellion, is responsible for the … Read more

Surrey-based antiques auctioneer, 46, is linked to bogus ‘five star’ reviews scam involving Amazon 

Mr Scamazon: Surrey-based antiques auctioneer, 46, is linked to a bogus ‘five star’ reviews scam involving Amazon Justin Fryer reviewed £15,000 worth of products last month, giving five-stars He was identified as Amazon’s most prolific product reviewer in Britain Mr Fryer appeared to have sold many of the goods he reviewed on eBay  By Sean … Read more