HMRC investigates 27,000 ‘high-risk’ furlough claims after it emerged Government paid out £3.5billion to fraudsters exploiting the Covid-19 jobs protection scheme HMRC bosses revealed 5-10% of payments may have been stolen or paid in error PM’s spokesman insists ‘everything possible’ would be down to claw back cash Furlough scheme is winding down and will be … Read more
Fully autonomous cars are taking a step closer to reality after the Government announced today that it will investigate the use of Automated Lane Keep Systems (ALKS) in vehicles that could be on the road as early as next year. The Department for Transport has launched a call for evidence to determine if ALKS should … Read more
Twitter has confirmed that some 130 accounts were hacked during Wednesday night’s attack – the most serious breach of its security in history. Joe Biden, Bill Gates, Barack Obama and Elon Musk were among those targeted, with the hackers posting messages on their accounts suggesting followers make ‘donations’ via Bitcoin. Millions of followers were told … Read more
Police watchdog investigates after girl, 17, dies when Suzuki Swift carrying six hits tree with patrol car nearby A Suzuki Swift crashed into a tree on Mundy Bois Road in Egerton on Saturday The crashed car was found by police after they had decided to follow the vehicle As there was police contact before the … Read more
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
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
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
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. 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
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. R.S. writes: I invested in wine through the Bordeaux Wine Company (BWC) which, as you reported recently, has collapsed. … Read more