Transport for London offer ‘first trip for free’ deal to lure Londoners back into the city centre

Transport bosses are considering offering Londoners a free trip into the capital in an attempt to stimulate the economy. The First Ride Free scheme is being considered by Transport for London (TfL) to let the public see that it is safe to enjoy the centre of the capital. It is deemed the public travel equivalent … Read more

Staff are pouring back to offices at a string of top firms as others try to lure workers to return

Staff are pouring back to offices at a string of top firms as others say they are considering plans to lure workers from their homes Many companies recorded an uptick in employees getting back to their desks High street chain Boots was among those recording a steady rise in attendance Alistair Cox said full-time remote working … Read more

Fraudsters use fake recommendations from celebrities including Ed Sheeran to lure in victims

Warning over investment scams ‘endorsed by stars’: Fraudsters use fake recommendations from celebrities including Ed Sheeran and Holly Willoughby to lure in victims Con artists are using fake celebrity endorsements to promote investment scams  Fraudsters are using fabricated quotes from Dragons’ Den stars to dupe victims Reports of investment scams soared by 45 per cent over … Read more

Leah Remini suggests Tom Cruise could have a ‘master plan’ to lure daughter Suri into Scientology

Leah Remini thinks Tom Cruise would have a plan to ‘lure’ daughter Suri into Scientology once she gets older. The church member-turned-outspoken critic said that based on her experience with Scientology Cruise, 58, is likely waiting until the 15-year-old grows up to get her ‘away from her mother’ Katie Homes, 41, and into the religion. ‘Scientology … Read more

Ruthless people smugglers are offering ‘kids go free’ deals to lure migrants across Channel

People smugglers are offering migrants ‘kids go free deals’ while dropping their prices for small-boat Channel crossings.  Desperate parents are being told they don’t have to pay to carry babies and toddlers as the ruthless smugglers lure them into completing the perilous crossings.  In some cases, the gangs have even dropped their prices from £5,000 … Read more

Payday loan firms lure borrowers into debt with pictures of exotic holidays, City watchdog warns

Payday loan firms lure borrowers into debt with pictures of exotic holidays, City watchdog warns Payday loan firms were accused of ‘normalising’ of 1000 per cent interest loans The Financial Conduct Authority said firms are enticing customers to borrow  It added it is too quick and easy to get these loans that people cannot afford … Read more

Bookmakers accused of trying to lure back problem gamblers with promotions on social media

Bookmakers are accused of trying to lure back problem gamblers during coronavirus lockdown with promotions on social media Firms have flooded social media with promotions offering welcome bonuses Experts fear vulnerable gamblers trapped at home are being lured by adverts   Mental health official said deliberate targeting of ex-addicts was ‘shameless’   Learn more about how to … Read more