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Ex-Post Office boss “opposed stopping prosecutions”

The former Post Office boss was against stopping postmaster prosecutions in 2013, former top lawyer says.

TikTok vows to fight ‘unconstitutional’ US ban

The app faces being banned or sold in the US because of national security concerns.

Paula Vennells opposed stopping postmaster prosecutions, inquiry hears

The former Post Office boss was against stopping postmaster prosecutions in 2013, former top lawyer says.

John Barnes banned as company director over taxes

John Barnes Media Ltd failed to pay £190,000 in taxes despite a turnover of over £400,000.

John Barnes banned as company director over taxes

John Barnes Media Ltd failed to pay £190,000 in taxes despite a turnover of over £400,000.

Outcry led to HMRC’s helpline closure U-turn

An unexpected “strength of feeling” led to the U-turn over its helpline closure, HMRC's boss tells MPs.

Outcry led to HMRC’s helpline closure U-turn

An unexpected “strength of feeling” led to the U-turn over its helpline closure, HMRC's boss tells MPs.

Government scrapped tests on free childcare plan

The National Audit Office says a £35m pilot to test the expansion of free childcare in a few areas was cancelled.

Lloyds hit as banks compete for mortgage customers

The banking group's results showed it had made less money from loans and mortgages compared with last year.

Lloyds hit as banks compete for mortgage customers

The banking group's results showed it had made less money from loans and mortgages compared with last year.