Call for more action to tackle romance fraud

54 minutes ago About sharing By Katie Wray & Becky Morton Political reporters Police forces and social media companies need to do more to help victims of romance scams, the government’s new anti-fraud champion has told the BBC. Conservative MP Simon Fell, who took on the role last week, said romance fraud could be “really…

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Russia bans anti-war candidate from challenging Putin

1 hour ago About sharing By Ece Goksedef BBC News A former TV journalist who announced she would challenge President Putin in Russia’s spring election has been barred from standing. Independent politician Yekaterina Duntsova wanted to run on a platform to end the war with Ukraine. But the electoral commission voted unanimously to reject her…

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Pantomime and carol singing proposed for Unesco cultural status

8 hours ago About sharing Pantomimes could receive Unesco protected status By Annabel Rackham Culture reporter British Christmas traditions, such as pantomime, carol singing and wreath-making could receive protected status. It comes as the government confirms it will ratify the 2003 Unesco Convention for Safeguarding Intangible Cultural Heritage. Traditions already recognised across the world include…

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