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Scammers called the IRS and stole $47 million in refunds, watchdog says
Phony tax professionals made a real score when they called IRS phone lines to access sensitive taxpayer information, filed fraudulent tax returns and walked away with tens of millions of dollars in ...Business - MarketWatch - October 26 -
Jeremy Hunt attempts to block watchdog report on £22bn ‘fiscal hole’
Former chancellor argues publication on Budget day will be used by Labour as ‘political weapon’Business - Financial Times - October 29 -
England’s dangerous cladding could cost £22bn to rectify, watchdog finds
Ministers must ‘manage risks’ to limit taxpayers’ exposure to £5.1bn already budgeted, says reportBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
Price and 5G promises needed for Vodafone-Three merger, says regulator
It wants commitments on prices and 5G if the creation of the UK's biggest mobile network is to go ahead.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
UK Treasury breached legal duty by failing to reveal overspend, says watchdog
OBR chair says relationship with finance ministry moving to ‘system of trust but verify’Business - Financial Times - November 5 -
Eurostar £39 ticket adverts banned by UK watchdog for second time
Advertising Standards Authority said no evidence enough seats available for purchase at cheap fare during promotionWorld - Financial Times - November 6 -
Baby milk price promotion ban should end, watchdog suggests
Many parents opt for more expensive baby milk, equating higher costs with better quality, the watchdog found.Top stories - BBC News - November 8 -
Parents paying ‘over the odds’ for baby formula, says UK watchdog
Competition and Markets Authority says ban on discounting in the sector should be liftedBusiness - Financial Times - November 8 -
Met police refer two cases to watchdog after Fayed investigation complaints
Complaints involve inquiries from 2008 and 2013, quality of force’s response and how details leaked in later case. Scotland Yard has referred two cases to the police watchdog after receiving ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
Japan's nuclear watchdog disqualifies a reactor for the first time since Fukushima disaster
Japan’s nuclear watchdog has formally disqualified a reactor in the country’s north-central region from startingTech - ABC News - November 13 -
Head of UN's nuclear watchdog visits Iran as Trump's return raise worries
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency is warning that the “space for negotiation and diplomacyWorld - ABC News - November 14 -
Watchdog group asks court to release Gaetz investigation documents
Government watchdog group American Oversight has filed a motion in federal court to compel the Justice Department to release all records related to its investigation of former Rep. Matt Gaetz ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
U.N. Watchdog Censures Iran Over Nuclear Program Secrecy
The action could lead to sanctions against Tehran, which has barred international monitoring of its accelerated uranium enrichment efforts.Top stories - The New York Times - 2 days ago -
Iran activates ‘new advanced centrifuges’ after nuclear watchdog’s rebuke
Move follows resolution by International Atomic Energy Agency saying Tehran failed to co-operate with investigationWorld - Financial Times - Yesterday -
U.K. Competition Watchdog Recommends Investigating Apple, Google Mobile Ecosystems
The U.K.’s Competition and Markets Authority said its experts recommended investigating Apple and Google’s dominance in smartphones under the country’s new digital competition rules, alleging the ...Tech - The Wall Street Journal - Yesterday -
Thames Water secures £3bn loan to survive into 2025
The UK's biggest utility company agrees a lifeline to help it last until next October.Top stories - BBC News - October 25 -
Blackouts and water rationing as South American drought worsens
Bogotá limits water use and Quito schedules daily power cuts to cope with historically low rainfallWorld - Financial Times - October 26 -
In Rome, the water is back in the Baths of Caracalla, a luxurious spa
The Baths of Caracalla in Rome were one of the most luxurious spas the world has ever known. Now, for the first time in some 1,500 years, water is back.Top stories - CBS News - October 26 -
'Drug pollution in water poses risk to my health'
Jo Broughton says she stopped swimming in her local brook over "pharmaceutical pollution" concerns.Top stories - BBC News - November 1