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• One Tax Return Mistake Could Trigger Hefty HMRC Fines Under New Rules: Millions at Risk

  31-07-2026 09:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  HMRC's draft legislation introduces a 'duty to correct' tax errors, potentially treating uncorrected mistakes as deliberate, leading to steeper penalties. The aim is to improve compliance across taxes.
  
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• Professor Lost Nearly $500,000 in a Chilling 'Digital Arrest' Scam: 'They Were F***ing Brilliant'

  31-07-2026 11:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A New England professor lost $500,000 in a sophisticated 'digital arrest' scam with fake police surveillance and crypto transfers. Learn about this growing imposter scam threat and how to protect yourself.
  
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• Yung Filly Cleared of Rape but Convicted on Assault Charges in Australia

  31-07-2026 11:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  British rapper Yung Filly was acquitted of rape charges but convicted of assault in Australia. The jury's mixed verdict leaves the possibility of a retrial for unresolved allegations.
  
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• Luke Mitchell's Mother Corinne Mitchell, Who Spent Two Decades Fighting His Conviction, Dies

  31-07-2026 11:09 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Corinne Mitchell, mother of convicted murderer Luke Mitchell, dies after a 20-year campaign to overturn his conviction, keeping the controversial case in the public eye.
  
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• The boardroom can no longer ignore operational intelligence 

  31-07-2026 10:53 via growthbusiness.co.uk
  
  By Juanjo Mestre on Growth Business - Your gateway to entrepreneurial success
  Operational questions are increasingly targeted at the chief financial officer.Every department records information in ways that suit its own objectives, so it’s problematic when organisations try to combine everything into one view. Leading organisations are beginning to treat operational information with the same discipline that finance applies to financial reporting. They view operational data as somethin
  
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• 'Out of Control': Spain's Ceuta Faces Border Crisis as Thousands of Migrants Cross From Morocco, at Least 15 Dead

  31-07-2026 10:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ceuta faces a humanitarian crisis as thousands of migrants cross from Morocco, overwhelming local authorities. With 15 deaths reported, the situation highlights the need for international cooperation.
  
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• Elon Musk Hits AI Firms Destroying Books for Training Data, Promises SpaceXAI Will Scan 'The Hard Way'

  31-07-2026 10:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Elon Musk criticises AI firms for destroying rare books to speed up digitisation, pledging SpaceXAI will use non-destructive methods to preserve valuable volumes.
  
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• Texas Couple Arrested After Alleged Public Sex in Front of Kids at Apartment Complex Pool

  31-07-2026 09:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A Texas couple's explicit behaviour at a Waco pool led to their arrest for public lewdness, sparking outrage among families and ridicule on social media.
  
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• Jared Leto Allegations Revive Online 'Cult' Claims After Four Women Accuse Him of Sexual Misconduct

  31-07-2026 09:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jared Leto faces renewed scrutiny after four women accuse him of sexual misconduct, sparking online debate over Thirty Seconds to Mars fan culture
  
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• Europe's 'Once-in-a-Generation' Wildfires Could Now Strike Every Six Years, Scientists Warn

  31-07-2026 09:37 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Scientists warn that climate change is making devastating wildfires in Europe more frequent, with conditions that fuel these fires becoming significantly more common, posing a growing threat to the continent.
  
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• Google Earth AI Images Let Users Fake Events on Real Satellite Maps and the Internet Is Alarmed

  31-07-2026 09:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Google Earth's new Nano Banana AI tool lets anyone paste fake buildings or disasters onto real satellite maps worldwide, and researchers warn it threatens how we verify news.
  
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• HMRC Launches £100M Tax Hunt for Landlords Failing to Declare Rental Income

  31-07-2026 09:27 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  HMRC's Let Property Campaign has reclaimed over £100M in unpaid taxes from landlords by targeting undeclared rental income through advanced data checks and strategic 'nudge letters'.
  
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• Trump Staff Cuts Blamed After Watermarked OpenAI Map Mislabels Africa at AIDS Conference

  31-07-2026 09:22 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A US State Department map made with OpenAI tools mislabelled every African country at the AIDS 2026 summit, and a former official blamed Trump's deep staffing cuts.
  
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• Kendall Jenner Ex Devin Booker Moves on With Irina Shayk After Tom Brady Romance

  31-07-2026 09:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Devin Booker and Irina Shayk fuel romance speculation, following his split from Kendall Jenner and Shayk's reported Tom Brady link
  
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• Liked an Instagram Post by Mistake? CEO Adam Mosseri Explains Why Unliking Won't Stop Exposing You

  31-07-2026 09:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Instagram's Adam Mosseri explains why accidental likes can't be fully undone due to push notifications, offering clarity on a common social media mishap.
  
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• Internet Reacts to FIFA's Plan To Sell a Slice of the World Cup to a Kushner-Linked Fund

  31-07-2026 09:08 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  FIFA's plan to sell a 20% World Cup stake to a fund tied to Joshua Kushner has triggered a UEFA boycott vote, US lawmaker anger, and a Concacaf rejection.
  
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• Tom Holland Praised for Challenging Gender Stereotypes After Crocheting With Wife Zendaya

  31-07-2026 09:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Tom Holland reveals his love for crocheting with Zendaya, challenging traditional gender norms and promoting creative hobbies for all. Fans praise his openness and role in breaking stereotypes.
  
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• British Woman Becomes First Patient to Receive Ready-Made Cancer Cell Therapy in World-First Trial

  31-07-2026 09:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A British woman is the first to receive a pioneering ready-made cancer cell therapy, marking a significant milestone in developing faster, more accessible treatments for various cancers.
  
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• 'Spider-Man' Star Jacob Batalon Secretly Marries Veronica Leahov: Who Is the Interior Designer?

  31-07-2026 08:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Jacob Batalon, known for his role in Spider-Man, has secretly married Veronica Leahov, a luxury interior designer, sparking interest in her career and their relationship.
  
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• D4vd Faces Possible Death Penalty as Court Hears Alleged 20-Minute Timeline, Aysia Collins Mentioned

  31-07-2026 08:55 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  D4vd could face the death penalty as prosecutors detail an alleged 20-minute timeline before Celeste Rivas Hernandez's death
  
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• Barron Trump Allegedly Helped Build Andrew Tate's MAGA Network Through Private Meetings and Zoom Calls

  31-07-2026 08:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A podcast claims Barron Trump communicated with Andrew Tate, sparking debate over Tate's political connections.
  
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• Italy Threatens to Cut Spain Off Schengen Area After Migrants Flood Ceuta Border

  31-07-2026 08:49 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Italian officials are considering closing the Schengen border with Spain after thousands of migrants breached the Ceuta border, raising concerns about national security and human trafficking.
  
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• Mayor Mamdani Backs DoorDash Settlement Returning $104M to New York Delivery Workers

  31-07-2026 08:45 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  DoorDash will pay $104 million to NYC delivery workers after a settlement over misused customer tips. The agreement aims to improve transparency and compensate affected workers from 2017 to 2019.
  
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• 'EastEnders' Star Annette Badland Reveals She Couldn't Leave Home Over Aunt Babe Death Threats

  31-07-2026 08:33 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Annette Badland shares her experience of receiving death threats due to her role as Aunt Babe in EastEnders, leading to strict security measures by the BBC.
  
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• 'It Will Happen Frequently': Musk Warns of Rogue AI Threat After Anthropic Breached Three Firms

  31-07-2026 08:30 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Anthropic's AI model, Claude, breached three corporate networks due to a configuration flaw, raising concerns about AI safety and network security. The incident highlights the need for stricter AI controls.
  
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• Colin Gray Sentenced: Victims' Families Speak Out After Father's 15-Year Prison Term

  31-07-2026 08:28 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Colin Gray receives a 15-year sentence for providing his son with a rifle used in the 2024 Appalachee High School shooting, highlighting parental accountability in mass shootings.
  
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• Suffolk Scrapped Climate Emergency Declaration Two Weeks Before 'Apocalyptic' Wildfire Hit

  31-07-2026 08:25 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Suffolk County Council rescinded its climate emergency declaration shortly before a wildfire devastated Dunwich Heath, raising questions about local climate commitments amid increasing extreme-weather risks.
  
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• Joe Rogan's Allies Compare Trump Movement to Hitler and Claims MAGA Would 'Grab a Gun' if Ordered at Rally

  31-07-2026 08:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Joe Rogan's associates, including Sean Strickland and Sean Ryan, criticise Donald Trump, likening his rallies to Hitler's rise, sparking debate over Rogan's political stance.
  
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• Ex-NFL Player Arrested for Pulling Knife on Bus After Heated Argument With Another Passenger

  31-07-2026 08:05 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Former NFL player Demetrius Byrd was arrested in Miami after reportedly pulling a knife during a bus altercation with a fellow passenger.
  
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• 'Explosive Diarrhoea' Parasite Warning Issued to UK Tourists After Mexico Cases Surge

  31-07-2026 08:00 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  UK tourists visiting Mexico face a rise in Cyclospora infections, causing severe gastrointestinal symptoms. Health officials advise precautions with food and water, even at luxury resorts.
  
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