A BBC investigation revealed a nursery worker arrested for downloading indecent images of children secured another childcare job due to flaws in the DBS Update system. The UK government is urgently reviewing the system, which only checks for non-conviction information every nine months, leaving parents and officials concerned.
Daniel Kretinsky and Vanessa Gold have expressed concern over allegations against West Ham shareholder David Sullivan, stating the board was unaware until recently. Kretinsky's stake will increase, making him the largest shareholder, while Sullivan denies the claims.
A BBC investigation reveals teenagers boasting about stolen motorcycles on TikTok, with over half of suspects under 18. Victims feel helpless as their bikes are paraded online, while police face challenges in prosecution.
A new £30m UK crime unit will target gangs using shops as fronts for illegal activities like drug dealing and money laundering, following a BBC investigation. The unit will run for three years, with funding for the NCA, trading standards, and immigration enforcement.
A BBC investigation reveals 75% of pothole compensation claims in the UK are rejected, with over 146,000 claims submitted in five years, yielding only £13.5m in payouts. Residents and mechanics highlight the dangers and economic burdens of pervasive potholes.
Ugandan police and animal rights groups rescue dozens of dogs used for online scams after a BBC investigation; one suspect arrested, charged with animal cruelty.
The BBC investigation revealed how some self-described sleep experts have been giving new parents advice that goes against NHS guidelines.
A BBC North West investigation has uncovered that some chip shops in Liverpool and Manchester are selling catfish (pangasius/river cobbler) as traditional fish and chips, deceiving customers who expect cod or haddock. DNA testing at Liverpool John Moores University found 3 out of 10 sampled takeaways were selling catfish, which costs £3.40/kg compared to £15/kg for traditional species. While the fish is safe to eat, consumer advocates and industry leaders warn this practice undermines public trust and amounts to deceptive labelling.
Sarah had £20,000 stolen in an investment fraud in October 2024 but didn't discover it was a scam until March 2026, exceeding the 13-month deadline for reporting push payment scams. Lloyds initially offered only £1,000 refund but fully reimbursed her within a day of BBC Radio 4's Money Box investigating. National Trading Standards is calling for the time limit to be reviewed.
A Lloyds bank customer, Sarah, had £20,000 stolen in an investment scam. Initially denied a full refund due to a 13-month reporting deadline, her money was fully reimbursed after BBC Radio 4's Money Box investigated the case.
West Midlands Police have arrested a man and woman in Dudley on suspicion of supplying drugs through shops, following a BBC investigation that found cocaine, cannabis, laughing gas and prescription pills being offered for sale in mini-marts across UK High Streets. The investigation uncovered drugs in more than 70 shops nationwide. Prime Minister Keir Starmer pledged more police and stronger powers, while opposition parties criticised the government response.
Two people have been arrested in Dudley, West Midlands on suspicion of supplying drugs through shops. The arrests follow a BBC investigation revealing cocaine, cannabis, laughing gas and prescription pills being sold in mini-marts across UK High Streets. PM Keir Starmer pledged stronger powers and more police to tackle such criminality. The NCA and CTSI said shopfronts are being exploited by criminal gangs.
Over 2,000 people in England have faced legal action from their local council due to escalating home care costs, with some debts reaching over £15,000. Disability campaigners and the Local Government Association highlight a funding crisis in adult social care.
A BBC investigation has uncovered cocaine and cannabis being openly sold in mini-marts across the West Midlands. Undercover researchers secretly filmed in towns including one shop called Cradley Market, where a worker named Akwa supplied 3.5g of cannabis for £30 within seconds and later provided cocaine, saying he had "weed, coke, everything". The Home Office said it is working with police, the NCA and Trading Standards to take action.
A BBC undercover investigation has revealed that mini-marts across four West Midlands towns are openly selling cocaine, cannabis, nitrous oxide and prescription drugs. Researchers were able to purchase illegal substances from shops in Cradley Heath, Dudley, Lye and Brierley Hill, with one law enforcement source describing one street as 'lawless'. The NCA and Trading Standards Institute confirm organised criminal gangs are exploiting shopfronts nationwide, with drugs found in over 70 shops across the UK.
McDonald's UK and Ireland CEO Lauren Schultz has declined to address past workplace abuse allegations, saying the company has 'drawn a line under it.' A 2023 BBC investigation heard from over 100 workers claiming toxic culture including sexual assault, harassment, racism and bullying. Schultz said what happened was 'unacceptable' but insisted she cannot speak to what went on before and is focused on the future.
The BBC has identified consistent patterns of unusual trading spikes occurring minutes before President Trump makes major market-moving announcements, including oil price bets before Iran war comments, stock market trades before tariff pause, and prediction market wins on political events. Analysts say the patterns bear hallmarks of illegal insider trading, though proving such cases remains difficult. The SEC declined to comment and the White House did not respond to requests for comment.
