An epidemic of stabbings rocking Britain’s cities can be tackled only by addressing key problems faced by young people such as lack of housing and unemployment.
Public services in Wales are at risk of losing up to £1bn a year as a result of fraud - but public bodies lack the resources to take effective action, auditors have warned.
A Department for Work and Pensions minister will investigate a fraudulent loan company that stole an applicant’s identity to apply for universal credit.
From unveiling money laundering and alcohol fraud to deploying nudge psychology and boosting international collaboration, there’s much to learn from our award winners, writes CIPFA’s Marc McAuley....
Human trafficking rates are exploding, yet many public sector bodies know little about the Modern Slavery Act and the responsibilities it places on them. Dominic Brady reports.
Through diligent, collaborative investigation, the HMRC Criminal Taxes Unit managed to crack a long-term money laundering case. Simone Rensch explains.
The largest growing area of fraud being detected or prevented by councils is business rates fraud, yet this represents only a fraction of the total, says CIPFA’s Marc McAuley.
