Government Considering Watering Down Bribery Act
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Critics are hitting out at the government as it has been announced that they are considering softening the bribery laws that were introduced as part of the Bribery Act. The Business Secretary, Sajid Javid, has asked businesses to consult on whether the Act is making it difficult for them to conduct their business,…
Read MoreEdinburgh Fringe Lost £220,000 To Fraudulent Employee
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Organisers of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival have said that a sophisticated fraud campaign meant that a single former employee of the event had managed to swindle £220,000 over the course of eight years, but went on to say that not only is the individual being investigated by police after they discovered the fraud,…
Read More4,000 Fraudulent Car Insurance Claims Discovered Each Week
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According to the Association of British insurers, 212,000 fraudulent insurance applications were uncovered in 2014, which averages out at approximately 4,000 per week. The fraudulent activities ranged from lying on applications about unspent convictions to “fronting” policies for their kids. There were also warnings issued regarding ghost broking scams, a form of fraud…
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