Year: 2026

Charity Commission Concludes Investigation into Four Charities In May 2025, a statutory class inquiry was initiated by the Commission after it was discovered that 105 charities had issued cheques exchanged for cash totalling £22 million between December 2021 and March 2023. The inquiry has seen charities participating in phases. On 9th September 2026, the Charity Commission confirmed the completion of its investigation into four specific charities involved in this statutory class inquiry: The Z.S.V. Trust, Bnois Jerusalem Schools, Forty Limited, and Friends Of Yeshiva Daas Sholem Shotz. The findings revealed that all four charities had issued open cheques during the investigation period. While the Commission established that each charity was engaged in activities aligned with their charita...

Fraudulent Scheme Uncovered Murat Dogantekin, a taxi driver from Devon, has been ordered to repay over £60,000 following a court ruling that found he had fraudulently acquired funds through the Bounce Back Loan scheme. By significantly inflating the turnover of his taxi business by more than £350,000, he was able to secure £100,000 in loans that were intended to assist small and medium-sized enterprises during the Covid-19 pandemic. His actions were revealed during an investigation by the Insolvency Service. The confiscation order of £63,790 was imposed at Exeter Crown Court on 8 September, reflecting the value of assets deemed available to Dogantekin. At the age of 52, he has been given a three-month deadline to repay the amount. Should he fail to comply, he risks an additional five years...

Leaders Connect Amidst Global Challenges This morning, the Prime Minister engaged in a conversation with President Xi Jinping of China, expressing heartfelt condolences for the tragic loss of life resulting from recent floods along the Nepal-China border. He acknowledged the commendable efforts put forth in rescue operations and the support extended to British nationals affected by the disaster. During their discussion, both leaders reaffirmed their dedication to fostering a long-lasting and robust strategic partnership between the United Kingdom and China. Recognising their positions as Permanent Members of the United Nations Security Council and significant global economies, they highlighted the necessity of pragmatic collaboration to further both nations' interests and tackle shared glo...