Author: Udenna Orji

There were 40 confirmed victims of the romance fraud scam Five men have been jailed after exploiting people through romance fraud and stealing more than £2m in a money laundering operation. There were 40 confirmed victims between 2017 and 2024, but the total number of suspected victims of fraud was 99, according to the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS). Fawaz Ali, 27, Ebenezer Tackie, 42 and Michael Quartey, 28, were found guilty of money laundering offences and sentenced to four years and 10 months, four years and six months, and five years and six months in prison respectively at Guildford Crown…

Growth in the UK economy slowed to 0.1% in the July-to-September period, official figures show, as car production slumped. The figure was below the 0.2% predicted by analysts, and is a blow to Chancellor Rachel Reeves – who has repeatedly said growth is her top priority – less than two weeks ahead of the Budget in which she is widely expected to raise taxes. The Office for National Statistics said there had been a “marked” fall in car production in September as a result of the cyber-attack on Jaguar Land Rover. But even when this is taken out, other sectors…

A survey earlier this year showed that 60% of respondents were actively put off buying a Tesla owing to the behavior of CEO Elon Musk. His foray into politics angered American liberals, and his support of far-right parties in Germany and the UK prompted protests. Tesla sales plunged again in Europe in July as car buyers continued their migration to Chinese rival BYD. Elon Musk’s carmaker sold 6,600 models in the EU in July, a 42.4% fall from the same month last year, according to data from the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA). In the first seven months of 2025, Tesla sold…

Turkey is preparing new anti-money laundering (AML) regulations that would give the country’s Financial Crimes Investigation Board (MASAK) the power to freeze and block access to cryptocurrency accounts. The proposal aims at restraining illegitimate financial activity and strengthening oversight of digital asset markets, and it also aligns with standards set by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The measures are designed to focus regulatory attention on the growing crypto sector and are part of a comprehensive government strategy, according to a report. Turkey Tightens Crypto Oversight With Proposed AML Rules A Bloomberg Law report citing sources familiar with the matter said that the…

Chancellor understood to be preparing to fully reverse measure, which would cost over £3bn but could lift 350,000 children out of poverty Rachel Reeves is planning to remove the two-child benefit cap in full in the November budget, in a move that could cost more than £3bn but lift 350,000 children out of poverty. The chancellor is understood to be preparing to reverse the Conservative measure entirely, having originally looked at ways to taper it either for very large families or richer ones. Reeves is acting after the prime minister, Keir Starmer, insisted that Labour should go into the next…

To keep your brain healthy, challenge your mind with new skills and puzzles, stay physically active with regular exercise, and maintain strong social connections. Prioritize quality sleep, manage stress through activities like meditation, and eat a brain-healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats. Other key habits include limiting alcohol and tobacco, controlling blood pressure, and protecting your head from injury. Mental and social Engage in activities like reading, learning a new language or musical instrument, doing puzzles, or taking a class. Regularly connect with friends and family to stimulate your brain and combat loneliness, which can be harmful to cognitive health. …

Juice Newton is still active in her music career despite retiring from touring in 2021 and is also a successful horse trader. She continues to collect new material and hopes to release a new CD, and her classic songs are frequently featured in films and television shows. Music career Personal life Awards and achievements

Move to gauge risk of remote meddling by Beijing with systems on Yutong buses used in England follows study in Norway The UK is to investigate whether hundreds of Chinese-made buses can be controlled remotely by their manufacturer, amid increasing concerns over Beijing’s involvement in British infrastructure. The Department for Transport and the National Cyber Security Centre are examining whether buses made by Yutong could be vulnerable to interference. A spokesperson for the Department for Transport said: “We are looking into the case and working closely with the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre to understand the technical basis for the actions taken…

China will begin easing an export ban on automotive computer chips vital to production of cars across the world as part of a trade deal struck between the US and China, the White House has said. The White House confirmed details of the deal in a new fact sheet after Xi Jinping and Donald Trump met in South Korea this week. The nations also reached agreements on US soybean exports, the supply of rare earth minerals, and the materials used in production of the drug fentanyl. The deal de-escalates a trade war between the world’s two largest economies after Trump…

Financial Conduct Authority defends interest rate of 2.09% as critics describe proposals as ‘hypocritical’ Victims of the car loans scandal could miss out on more than £4bn in compensation if the City regulator ploughs ahead with plans for an “insulting” interest rate in its redress scheme, consumer groups and claims firms say. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) has been accused of offering a reduced rate of interest which will be added to compensation from banks for borrowers caught up in the car loan commissions scandal. Claims law firms and consumer groups say borrowers should be offered the same terms as Marcus Johnson: the sole…